vecchierella

vecchierella

Italian

Etymology

    From vecchia (old woman) +‎ -erella (diminutive suffix).

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /vek.kjeˈrɛl.la/
    • Rhymes: -ɛlla
    • Hyphenation: vec‧chie‧rèl‧la

    Noun

    vecchierella f (plural vecchierelle, masculine vecchierello)

    1. diminutive of vecchia: little old woman
      Synonym: vecchietta
      Antonym: giovincella