ballatoio

== Italian == === Etymology === Uncertain, perhaps from Late Latin *bellātōrium with influence of ballare, from bellātōrius (“warlike”), from the use as a defence/defense structure. ballare +‎ -toio. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bal.laˈto.jo/ Rhymes: -ojo Hyphenation: bal‧la‧tó‧io === Noun === ballatoio m (plural ballatoi) balcony, gallery (promenade extending along the wall of a building, often external) landing (at top of stairs) Synonyms: pianerottolo, caposcala perch, swing (for birds) ==== See also ==== ripiano === References ===