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Italian

olmo

/ˈɔl.mo/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

elm

  • a deciduous tree of the genus Ulmus, common in European woodlands and parks

In a sentence

Nel giardino della villa sorge un olmo secolare molto imponente.

In the villa's garden stands a very impressive centuries-old elm.

Quanti olmi sono stati piantati lungo il viale principale?

How many elms were planted along the main avenue?

Questo antico tavolo da pranzo non è fatto di olmo.

This antique dining table is not made of elm.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
olmomasculine · singular
olmimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Takes the elided article 'l'' in the singular (l'olmo) and 'gli' in the plural (gli olmi).
  • Often seen in Italian place names and family names (e.g., Olmi).
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