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Where does “focolarino” come from?

focolarino (Italian) comes from Italian focolare, from Late Latin focularis, from Latin focus — fireplace, hearth; firepan, coal pan, brazier;...

focolarino (Italian): A member or follower of the Movimento dei...

Definitions

  1. A member or follower of the Movimento dei...

Ancestry of “focolarino”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Italianfocolarehearth, fireplace; home; firebox
2Late Latinfocularis—
3Latinfocusfireplace, hearth; firepan, coal pan, brazier;...
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