passamano

Italian

Etymology 1

From French passement (“braid”).

Noun

passamano m (plural passamani)

1. ribbon, bow, braiding, etc. that is applied to ornament fabric products and reinforce or hide seams

Etymology 2

Verb-object compound, composed of passa (“to pass”) +‎ mano (“hand”).

Noun

passamano m (plural passamani)

1. railing, handrail
2. passage of something from one hand to another of several people arranged in a chain

Related terms

• passamaneria