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
(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
(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
(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?
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noun An alcoholic drink taken shortly before going to bed.
"He liked a small whisky as a nightcap."
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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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