Italian

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Etymology

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From a derivative of Latin gāvia, possibly a Vulgar Latin root *gavianus. Compare Italian gavotta (sort of red mullet).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡabˈbja.no/
  • Rhymes: -ano
  • Hyphenation: gab‧bià‧no

Noun

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gabbiano m (plural gabbiani)

  1. gull, seagull

Derived terms

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Further reading

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