Italian

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Etymology

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From furbo (sly) +‎ -izia (-ness). Cognate with Piedmontese furbissia.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /furˈbit.t͡sja/
  • Rhymes: -ittsja
  • Hyphenation: fur‧bì‧zia

Noun

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furbizia f (plural furbizie)

  1. cunning, cleverness
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