Italian

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of porta (to carry) +‎ insegna (insignia, ensign, flag).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌpɔr.ta.inˈseɲ.ɲa/[1]
  • Rhymes: -eɲɲa
  • Hyphenation: por‧ta‧in‧sé‧gna

Noun

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portainsegna m (invariable)

  1. standard bearer (person carrying the flag in front of a procession)

References

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  1. ^ portainsegna in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication