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etichetta

label

noun eh-tee-KEHT-tah Rare
Communication Language

Origin: From French étiquette (label, ticket).

Also means

etiquette

Usage Note

Etichetta means both a physical label or tag on a product AND the concept of etiquette or social protocol (le regole dell'etichetta); context makes the sense clear. It comes from French étiquette.

Examples

"Leggi l'etichetta prima di lavare il vestito."

Natural Translation

Read the label before washing the garment.

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