Italian

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of porta (to carry) +‎ idrovolanti (sea planes).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌpɔr.ta.i.dro.voˈlan.ti/
  • Rhymes: -anti
  • Hyphenation: por‧ta‧i‧dro‧vo‧làn‧ti

Noun

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portaidrovolanti f (invariable)

  1. (nautical) seaplane tender / carrier
    Synonym: nave appoggio idrovolanti