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-ificio
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Italian
Alternative forms
it -ficio
Etymology
From derivates of la faciō to make, do with the la -ium suffix; e.g. la beneficium.
Pronunciation
Suffix
m
suffix indicating a production site
it pane bread panificio bakery
it lana wool lanificio wool mill”, “wool factory
Usage notes
Used to form masculine nouns for factories (or similar) in which a particular article is made.
Also used to name an action, or type of work.
Derived terms
it