razza

Definitions of razza
  1. noun
    (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
    synonyms: specie, tipo
  2. noun
    a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
    synonyms: fatta, forma, genere, qualità, risma, sorta, specie, tipo
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 4 types...
    hide 4 types...
    foggia, forma, guisa, impronta, linea, maniera, mano, stile
    a particular kind (as to appearance)
    eterogeneità, ricchezza, varietà
    a specific kind of something
    variante
    something a little different from others of the same type
    stile architettonico
    architecture as a kind of art form
    type of:
    categoria
    a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme
  3. noun
    people descended from a common ancestor
    synonyms: ascendenza, casata, ceppo, famiglia, generazione, genia, gente, lignaggio, nascita, progenie, prosapia, schiatta, stipite, stirpe
    see moresee less
    types:
    casa, casa regnante, dinastia
    a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
    gente, stirpe
    family based on male descent
    famiglia reale, reali
    royal persons collectively
    type of:
    linea, pedigree
    the descendants of one individual
  4. noun
    cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins
    see moresee less
    types:
    siluro, torpedine
    any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges
    manta
    extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘razza'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family