zoccolo

Meanings

• noun

  Zoccolo is an Italian term for the lower part of a horse's leg, between the fetlock and the hoof.

  - "La cavalla ha un zoccolo rosso."
  - "The horse has a red zoccolo."

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Variants

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zocalo , zocalos

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'calcana' meaning heel.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'zoccolo' is also used in Italian architecture to refer to the base or plinth of a column or building.

2. In some Italian dialects, 'zoccolo' can also refer to a type of clog or wooden shoe.

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Related Concepts

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1. fetlock: The joint located between the cannon bone and the pastern bone in a horse's leg.

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Culture

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In Italian culture, the term 'zoccolo' is often used metaphorically to refer to the lower part or foundation of something, such as a building or an organization.

How to Memorize "zoccolo"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the lower part of a horse's leg between the fetlock and the hoof.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zoccolo' with the lower part of a horse's leg.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Zebras Only Canter Lively Over Large Obstacles' to remember the Italian term for lower part of horse's leg is 'zoccolo'.

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