fischio
whistle
noun FEES-kyoh Rare
Origin: From Latin 'fistula' (pipe, tube) via Vulgar Latin.
Also means
hiss
Usage Note
Fischio can be the sound of a whistle (il fischio dell'arbitro — the referee's whistle), a hiss of disapproval from an audience, or a whistling sound in the ears (fischio alle orecchie — ringing in the ears). The plural is i fischi. The verb form is fischiare. Do not confuse fischio with fisico (physics / physical).
Examples
"L'arbitro ha fischiato la fine del gioco."
Natural Translation
The referee whistled the end of the game.
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