pittima

Italian

Etymology 1

From Latin epithema, from Ancient Greek ἐπίθεμα (epíthema, “a cover, column capital, poultice”). Cognate with Spanish bizma.

Noun

pittima f (plural pittime)

1. poultice or medical lotion applied on the chest or belly

Etymology 2

Uncertain. Perhaps related to the first entry.

Noun

pittima f (plural pittime)

1. black-tailed godwit
2. nuisance (person)

Further reading

• pittima¹ in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
• pittima² in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

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