Italian

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Etymology

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From Piedmontese or Lombard cadrega (chair), from Latin cathedra (seat), from Ancient Greek κᾰθέδρᾱ (kathédrā, chair of a teacher, throne), whence also Italian cattedra, +‎ -ino (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ka.dreˈɡi.no/
  • Rhymes: -ino
  • Hyphenation: ca‧dre‧ghì‧no

Noun

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cadreghino m (plural cadreghini)

  1. (northern Italy, informal, humorous) a seat as a symbol of power
    Synonym: scranno