raffica

Italian

Etymology

Perhaps derived from Old High German raffōn (modern German raffen). Related to French rafale, Portuguese rafega, and Spanish ráfaga.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈraf.fi.ka/
• Rhymes: -affika
• Hyphenation: ràf‧fi‧ca

Noun

raffica f (plural raffiche)

1. (weather) gust (of wind), windflaw

   Synonyms: folata, ventata

2. (firearms) burst (of gunfire)