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ansa

loop

noun AHN-sah Rare

Origin: From Latin 'ansa' (handle, loop).

Also means

handle

Usage Note

Ansa primarily means a loop, bend, or meander — especially a curve in a river (l'ansa del fiume). It also means the handle of a cup or vessel. The word is also the name of Italy's main news agency (ANSA — Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata), so context is key. The plural is anse.

Examples

"Il villaggio sorge nell'ansa del fiume."

Natural Translation

The village stands in the bend of the river.

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