sella

Definitions of sella
  1. noun
    posterior part of the back of a domestic fowl
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    type of:
    parte del corpo, regione
    any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
  2. noun
    a seat for the rider of a bicycle
  3. noun
    a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
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    types:
    basto
    a saddle for pack animals to which loads can be attached
  4. noun
    a piece of leather across the instep of a shoe
  5. noun
    backbone and both loins of a lamb
  6. noun
    meat from a loin of lamb
  7. noun
    the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
    synonyms: callaia, forcella, forcola, giogo, passo, passo montano, valico, varco
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    types:
    insellatura
    a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle)
    type of:
    ambito, luogo
    a point or extent in space
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