bambino
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bam·bi·no

noun \bam-ˈbē-(ˌ)nō, bäm-\
plural bam·bi·nos or bam·bi·ni\-(ˌ)nē\

Definition of BAMBINO

1
plural usually bambini : a representation of the infant Christ
2
: child, baby

Examples of BAMBINO

  1. <a new mother cuddling a bambino in her lap>
  2. <bouncing a bambino on her knee>

Origin of BAMBINO

Italian, diminutive of bambo child
First Known Use: 1722

Rhymes with BAMBINO

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