canovaio

Italian

Etymology

From canova +‎ -aio.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ka.noˈva.jo/
• Rhymes: -ajo
• Hyphenation: ca‧no‧và‧io

Noun

canovaio m (plural canovai, feminine canovaia)

1. (uncommon) Synonym of cantiniere
2. (masculine only, historical):
   1. the officer tasked with managing a deposit of grain or hay
   2. salter (salt seller)
   3. (northern Italy) tax collector

      Synonym: esattore

Further reading

• canovaio in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana