See also: Secchia

Italian

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Etymology

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Inherited from Latin situla. Compare secchio.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsek.kja/
  • Rhymes: -ekkja
  • Hyphenation: séc‧chia

Noun

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secchia f (plural secchie)

  1. bucket used to get water (from a well, etc.)
  2. (by extension) amount of water that can be held by such a bucket
  3. academically ungifted student who studies excessively
  4. (historical) ancient unit of measurement for dry goods and liquids
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