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sciarpa

scarf

noun SHAHR-pah Rare

Origin: Possibly from German Schärpe or French écharpe.

Usage Note

Sciarpa refers to a scarf worn around the neck for warmth or fashion. It is distinct from il foulard (a silk neckerchief) and la fascia (a sash or band). The plural is le sciarpe. In Italian the 'sc' before 'i' is pronounced 'sh', so the word starts with the 'sh' sound.

Examples

"Indossa sempre una sciarpa d'inverno."

Natural Translation

She always wears a scarf in winter.

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