alberello

Italian

Etymology

From albero +‎ -ello (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /al.beˈrɛl.lo/
• Rhymes: -ɛllo
• Hyphenation: al‧be‧rèl‧lo

Noun

alberello m (plural alberelli)

1. Diminutive of albero
2. a sapling, a young tree
3. a cultivation technique of vines involving severe pruning
4. (usually in the plural) a sweet biscuit in the form of a Christmas tree
5. (dated, medicine) a vase containing medicine etc. (in old chemist's shops)

Anagrams

• alborelle