castagna
chestnut
noun kah-STAH-nyah Rare
Origin: From Latin 'castanea', from Greek 'kastanon'.
Usage Note
Castagna is the fruit; the tree is il castagno (masculine). Roasted chestnuts (caldarroste) are a classic autumn street food in Italy. The plural le castagne is regular. Castagna can also be used colloquially for a punch or slap.
Examples
"Arrostiamo le castagne sul fuoco."
Natural Translation
We roast the chestnuts on the fire.
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