cava
quarry, pit
noun KAH-vah Rare
Origin: From 'cavare' (to hollow out, to extract), from Latin 'cavare'.
Usage Note
Cava is the place where stone, marble, or minerals are extracted — una cava di marmo (a marble quarry). It should not be confused with la miniera (underground mine) — a cava is typically open-cast. Plural: cave.
Examples
"La cava di marmo è aperta al pubblico."
Natural Translation
The marble quarry is open to the public.
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