moscone

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moscone

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Etymology

From mosca (“fly”) +‎ -one (augmentative suffix).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mosˈko.ne/
• Rhymes: -one
• Hyphenation: mo‧scó‧ne

Noun

moscone m (plural mosconi)

1. bluebottle (insect)
2. (figurative, derogatory) an insistent and annoying suitor
3. (nautical) a type of recreational watercraft consisting of two parallel floaters joined together, propelled by oars

   Synonym: pattino

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