ballatoio

== Italian == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bal.laˈto.jo/ Rhymes: -ojo Hyphenation: bal‧la‧tó‧io === Etymology 1 === Likely from Late Latin *bellātōrium with influence of ballare, from bellātōrius (“warlike”), from the use as a defence/defense structure. ==== 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 ===== See also ===== ripiano === Etymology 2 === From ballare +‎ -toio. ==== Noun ==== ballatoio m (plural ballatoi) perch, swing (for birds) === References ===