beccafico

bec·ca·fi·co

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bek-uh-fee-koh]
- /ˌbɛk əˈfi koʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bek-uh-fee-koh]
- /ˌbɛk əˈfi koʊ/

Definitions of beccafico word

noun beccafico any of various European songbirds, esp warblers of the genus Sylvia, eaten as a delicacy in Italy and other countries 3
noun beccafico any of several small European songbirds, esp. certain warblers (genus Sylvia), eaten as a delicacy esp. in Italy 3
noun beccafico a small songbird, especially the European garden warbler, Silvia hortensis, eaten as a delicacy in France and the Mediterranean region. 1
noun beccafico A European songbird, especially a warbler, eaten as a delicacy. 1
noun beccafico A small bird, Sylvia hortensis, the figpecker. 0

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Origin of beccafico

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

1620-25; < Italian: literally, figpecker < beccare “to peck” (< becco “beak” < Latin beccus) + fico “fig” (< Latin ficus)

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Parts of speech for Beccafico

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beccafico popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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