roncola

• IPA^(key): /ˈron.ko.la/, [ˈr̺oŋkol̺ä]
• Stress: róncola
• Hyphenation: ron‧co‧la

ronc(a) (“billhook”) +‎ -ola (diminutive suffix)

roncola f (plural roncole)

1. billhook, specifically:
   1. (agriculture) An agricultural implement often with a curved or hooked end to the blade used for pruning or cutting thick, woody plants.
   2. (weaponry) A medieval polearm with a similar construct, fitted to a long handle, sometimes with an L-shaped tine or a spike protruding from the side or the end of the blade for tackling the opponent; a bill

• ronca

See the etymology of the main entry.

roncola

1. third-person singular present indicative of roncolare
2. second-person singular imperative of roncolare