fortigno

Italian

Etymology

From forte +‎ -igno.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /forˈtiɲ.ɲo/
• Rhymes: -iɲɲo
• Hyphenation: for‧tì‧gno

Adjective

fortigno (feminine fortigna, masculine plural fortigni, feminine plural fortigne) (literary)

1. having a fairly sour taste

   Synonym: forticcio

2. pungent (having a strong smell)

Further reading

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