portalapis

See also: porta-lápis

Italian

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of porta (“to carry”) +‎ lapis (“pencil(s)”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌpɔr.taˈla.pis/
• Rhymes: -apis
• Hyphenation: por‧ta‧là‧pis

Noun

portalapis m (invariable)

1. (dated) pencil holder tube (metal tube used to hold a pencil stub so that it can still be used)

   Synonym: portamatita

2. pencil holder, pencil box, pencil case

   Synonym: portamatite

Anagrams

• propalasti