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cava

quarry, pit

noun KAH-vah Rare

Origin: From 'cavare' (to hollow out, to extract), from Latin 'cavare'.

Usage Note

Cava is the place where stone, marble, or minerals are extracted — una cava di marmo (a marble quarry). It should not be confused with la miniera (underground mine) — a cava is typically open-cast. Plural: cave.

Examples

"La cava di marmo è aperta al pubblico."

Natural Translation

The marble quarry is open to the public.

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