Complete Definition of "regatta"

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English
Pronunciation
IPA|/rı'gæt�/

Etymology
From Venetian dialect of Italian.

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-æt�|-æt�

Noun
en-noun

#Orig. Name originally used in w:Venice|Venice for specific boat-races on the Grand Canal.
#A series of boat-races, although sometimes used for a single race.
#A striped cotton fabric.

Category:Italian derivations

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