francobollo

Italian

Etymology

From franco- (“free from duty”) +‎ bollo (“stamp”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fran.koˈbol.lo/

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• Rhymes: -ollo
• Hyphenation: fran‧co‧ból‧lo

Adjective

francobollo (invariable)

1. miniature, postage stamp-sized

Noun

francobollo m (plural francobolli)

1. postage stamp, stamp

Related terms

• affrancare

See also

• filatelia
• filatelico