hotel

Italian (Fiorentino)

/oˈtɛl/

noun
Definitions
  • hotel(s)
  • The letter H in the phonetic alphabet

Etymology

Borrowed from French hôtel derived from Middle French hostel (hostel, inn) derived from Old French ostel (shelter) derived from Latin hospitālis (hospitable, a host guest, of a host guest, hospitality).

Origin

Latin

hospitālis

Gloss

hospitable, a host guest, of a host guest, hospitality

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