chiavistello

Italian

Etymology

From Late Latin claustellum (“keyhole”), diminutive of Latin claustrum. Influenced by Italian chiave (“key”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kja.viˈstɛl.lo/
• Rhymes: -ɛllo
• Hyphenation: chia‧vi‧stèl‧lo

Noun

chiavistello m (plural chiavistelli)

1. bolt, latch

Related terms

• chiave