polo
pole
noun POH-loh Less Common
Origin: From Latin polus, from Greek polos (pivot, axis).
Also means
hub
Usage Note
Polo has several meanings: a geographical or magnetic pole (Polo Nord = North Pole), a centre of attraction or economic hub (polo industriale = industrial hub), and the sport of polo. The plural is i poli. In modern Italian business language polo is popular for clusters or centres of excellence. Do not confuse with pollo (chicken), which has a double 'l'.
Examples
"Il Polo Nord è coperto di ghiaccio."
Natural Translation
The North Pole is covered in ice.
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