vettura

noun

vet·​tu·​ra

veˈtu̇rə

plural vetture

-u̇(ˌ)rā

: an Italian four-wheel carriage usually for hire

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin vectura transportation, conveyance, from vectus (past participle of vehere to carry, convey) + -ura -ure

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