ballatoio

Italian

The ballatoio of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence.

“Casa a ballatoio”, Milan.

Etymology

Uncertain, perhaps from Late Latin *bellātōrium with influence of ballare, from bellātōrius (“warlike”), from the use as a defence/defense structure. ballare +‎ -toio.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bal.laˈto.jo/
• Rhymes: -ojo
• Hyphenation: bal‧la‧tó‧io

Noun

ballatoio m (plural ballatoi)

1. balcony, gallery (promenade extending along the wall of a building, often external)
2. landing (at top of stairs)

   Synonyms: pianerottolo, caposcala

3. perch, swing (for birds)

See also

• ripiano