PUNTO


Meaning of PUNTO in English

I. ˈpən.(ˌ)tō noun

( -s )

Etymology: Italian, from Latin punctum — more at point

1. : a hit in fencing : point

2. obsolete : a point of punctilio

II. ˈpün.(ˌ)tō noun

or pon·to ˈpän.-

( -s )

Etymology: Spanish, literally, point, from Latin punctum

: the ace of trumps when trumps are red (as in ombre)

III. ˈpün(ˌ)tō noun

( -s )

Etymology: Italian, from Latin punctum point

: point , stitch — used especially in combination of lace or embroidery of Spanish or Italian origin

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