Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Old maid

An offensive or outdated term for an older woman who has never married.

Pelagic zone

The open ocean water column that is neither close to the bottom nor near the shore, comprising the vast majority of habitable space in the world's oceans.

Photic Zone

The surface layer of an ocean or lake that is illuminated by sunlight, allowing photosynthesis to take place.

Pumpkin-head

A stupid, foolish, or slow-witted person.

Roan

Describing an animal, especially a horse or cattle, having a coat of a dark base color thickly interspersed with white or grey hairs.

Shtum

Refraining from speaking; remaining silent, especially to keep a secret.

Skid row

An impoverished city district characterized by rundown housing, cheap bars, and a high population of homeless people or vagrants.

Skullcap

A close-fitting, brimless cap worn on the head.

Sugariness

The quality or state of tasting sweet like sugar.

Tsarina

An empress of Russia.

Upper-Pelagic-Zone

The upper layer of the pelagic zone in the ocean, typically extending from the surface to about 200 meters deep, where light is sufficient for photosynthesis.

Zabaglione

An Italian dessert or sweet sauce made by whipping egg yolks, sugar, and typically Marsala wine over simmering water until thick and foamy.