a category of clothing items made from stretchy fabric, such as socks, stockings, tights, and leggings, worn on the legs and feet

calzificio
a thin layer of wood that is applied to the surface of a less expensive wood to improve its appearance or durability

impiallacciatura, venatura

an introductory book that provides basic knowledge on a subject

libro introduttivo, manuale di base

the head of the United Kingdom government and the leader of the ruling political party

primo ministro, capo del governo

the state or quality of being important, well-known, or noticeable

prominenza, notorietà

a state of extreme poverty in which a person lacks the basic necessities of life

indigenza, povertà estrema

the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time

prevalenza, diffusione

a period of time spent for gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness, injury, or a medical operation

convalescenza
the quality of being reserved or quiet in one's communication with others

ritrosia, riservatezza

the process of subsiding or diminishing in size or intensity of an abnormal swelling or erection in the body

detumescenza

the purest, most essential form, or essence of something

quintessenza, l'essenza pura

