secchia
Italian (Fiorentino)
noun
Definitions
- bucket used to get water (from a well, etc.)
- (by extension) amount of water that can be held by such a bucket
- academically ungifted student who studies excessively
- (historical) ancient unit of measurement for dry goods and liquids
Etymology
Inherited from Latin situla (vessel for water, pail, bucket).
Origin
Latin
situla
Gloss
vessel for water, pail, bucket
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Person/Thing