capezzale

Italian

Alternative forms

• cavezzale

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *capitiale, from Latin capitium. Compare Spanish cabezal, Portuguese cabeçal, Old French chevecier, Catalan capçal, Occitan cabeçal.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ka.petˈt͡sa.le/
• Rhymes: -ale
• Hyphenation: ca‧pez‧zà‧le

Noun

capezzale m (plural capezzali)

1. bolster (long pillow)
2. bedside
3. sickbed

Synonyms

• guanciale
• cuscino
• origliere
• testata
• spalliera
• letto