a type of medicinal or healing ointment or salve applied to the skin
unguento, pomata
a strong forward movement or flow, often rapid or overwhelming in nature
folgore, irruzione
an external appearance or manner of presentation that often hides the true nature of something
velamento, apparente
the core or main idea of something, what makes it special or unique
essenza, natura
a narrow and decorative border that has engravings or pictures on it, especially above the walls of a room or building
fregio
the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning
origine
a method of searching for and capturing suspects or criminals by systematically covering an area
rastrellamento, rete di cattura
a state of loud, chaotic noise or disorder caused by confusion or unrest
tumulto, caos
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
coterie, circolo
ornamental details added without much meaning or purpose
fioriture, decorazioni superflue
the period of a woman's life before she is married
verginità, gioventù
a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment
sospensione, grazie
a sign or indication of what is to come, especially something unfortunate
presagio, segno
a rapid and forceful flow of something, such as water, events, or activities
raffica, inondazione
a hot, dry wind from the Sahara Desert that blows across the Mediterranean, often bringing high temperatures and dust
sirocco
a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter
strofa
a person who holds strong opinions about race, religion or politics and is intolerable of differing views
bigotto
a small stream or brook, typically characterized by its narrow size
ruscello, piccolo corso d'acqua
the unique vibe or feeling that surrounds a person, object, or place, often influencing how it is perceived by others
aura, atmosfera