fermaglio
Italian edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Occitan fermalh[1] or from French fermail, in either case from Vulgar Latin *firmāc(u)lum, derived from Latin firmāre (“make fast”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
fermaglio m (plural fermagli)
- clasp
- paper clip
- metal stud or leather lace that joins and tightens the covers of a book
- hair clip or clasp; barrette