tenuta

Definitions of tenuta
  1. noun
    clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
    synonyms: divisa, uniforme
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    types:
    livrea
    uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
    type of:
    abito, veste, vestito
    a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
  2. noun
    a unit of measurement of volume or capacity
    synonyms: capacità, capienza
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    types:
    centilitro
    a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter
    litro
    a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
    chilolitro, litro cubo
    a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters
    type of:
    unità di misura
    any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
  3. noun
    extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
    synonyms: bene immobile, immobile, territorio
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    types:
    feudo
    a piece of land held under the feudal system
    piantagione
    an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
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