battimano

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Italian[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

Verb-object compound, composed of batti (“to beat, to strike”) +‎ mano (“hand”).

Noun[edit]

battimano m (plural battimani)

  1. (usually in the plural) applause, clapping

Etymology 2[edit]

From French battement, influenced by Etymology 1.

Noun[edit]

battimano m (plural battimani)

  1. (ballet) battement

Anagrams[edit]

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