guglia

noun

gu·​glia
ˈgülyə
variants or guglio
-l(ˌ)yō
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Italian guglia, alteration (resulting from incorrect division of l'aguglia) of obsolete Italian aguglia (also, needle), from Old Provençal agulha, from Late Latin acucula ornamental pin

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“Guglia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guglia. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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