bussola

Italian (Fiorentino)

/ˈbus.so.la/

noun
Definitions
  • compass navigation instrument
  • bush mechanical part
  • sedan chair
  • revolving door
  • ballot box

Etymology

Derived from Latin buxis (box) derived from Ancient Greek πυξίς (box, box tablet made of boxwood, cylinder).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πυξίς

Gloss

box, box tablet made of boxwood, cylinder

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

箱

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