bossolo

Italian

Alternative forms

• bussolo (regional)

Etymology

From Late Latin buxus (“small container”), through a Vulgar Latin form buxulus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɔs.so.lo/
• Rhymes: -ɔssolo
• Hyphenation: bòs‧so‧lo

Noun

bossolo m (plural bossoli)

1. shell casing
2. cartridge
3. box
4. (regional, Tuscany) box tree

   Synonym: bosso