Oddly enough (to us, not the Italians), the word also has a summery meaning: popsicle. Below, the Prez enjoys un ghiacciolo al te' verde in Japan.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Word of the week- ghiacciolo
A word that is specific to both this place and time- ghiacciolo (ghee-ahch-CHO-loh), icicle. The word comes from ghiaccio, ice. I've been observing the beautiful, diamond-like icicles outside my windows all week, as they glimmer and take on varying degrees of transparency. This evening they made for a superb view from my bedroom, reflecting the light, framing the deepening blue sky and rising moon, and the pristine snow from the nearby roofs.
