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strillo

shriek, scream

noun STREEL-loh Rare

Also means

headline (in journalism)

Usage Note

Strillo denotes a sharp, piercing cry or shriek: lanciare uno strillo ('to let out a shriek'). In publishing and journalism it has a specialized meaning: a strillo is a small promotional text or strap printed on a book cover or newspaper to attract attention — similar to a 'strapline' or 'blurb'. The verb form is strillare ('to shriek, to yell'). Plural: strilli.

Examples

"Il bambino lanciò uno strillo di spavento."

Natural Translation

The child let out a shriek of fright.

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