ballatoio
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Italian
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Etymology
[edit]Uncertain, perhaps from Late Latin *bellātōrium with influence of ballare,[1] from bellātōrius (“warlike”), from the use as a defence/defense structure. ballare + -toio.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]ballatoio m (plural ballatoi)
- balcony, gallery (promenade extending along the wall of a building, often external)
- landing (at top of stairs)
- Synonyms: pianerottolo, caposcala
- perch, swing (for birds)