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nightcap in Italian

nightcap in Italian is berretto da notte, berretto frigio, papalina — nightcap means an alcoholic drink taken shortly before going to bed.

nightcap in Italian

berretto da notte
noun
(headwear) A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread. [From 14th c.]
berretto frigio
noun
(headwear) A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread. [From 14th c.]
papalina
noun
(headwear) A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread. [From 14th c.]

What does "nightcap" mean?

  1. noun An alcoholic drink taken shortly before going to bed.
    "He liked a small whisky as a nightcap."
  2. noun Historically, a soft cap worn in bed to keep the head warm.
    "In old illustrations, characters are often shown wearing a tasselled nightcap."
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nightcap in a sentence

  • He liked a small whisky as a nightcap.
  • In old illustrations, characters are often shown wearing a tasselled nightcap.

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What is "nightcap" in Italian?

"nightcap" in Italian is berretto da notte, berretto frigio, papalina. nightcap means: An alcoholic drink taken shortly before going to bed.

How do you use "nightcap" in a sentence?

Example: "He liked a small whisky as a nightcap." In Italian, "nightcap" is berretto da notte, berretto frigio, papalina.

Are there other ways to say "nightcap" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "nightcap": berretto da notte, berretto frigio, papalina.

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