esca

Definitions of esca
  1. noun
    something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
    synonyms: zimbello
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    type of:
    strumento
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  2. noun
    anything that serves as an enticement
    synonyms: amo
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    type of:
    desiderio, tentazione
    something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
  3. noun
    material for starting a fire
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