La resta

English translation: SEE below

02:13 Aug 10, 2000
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Science
Italian term or phrase: La resta
Would I be wrong in translating this word as "rest"? I have found it in a nature book.
Daniela Marini
English translation:SEE below
Explanation:
Hello,

You would be wrong to translate this as "rest". If I understand correctly you state that you found this word in a nature book.

Well in this context of "Botany" the word translates as "AWN".

Hope this helps you.
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SEE below


Explanation:
Hello,

You would be wrong to translate this as "rest". If I understand correctly you state that you found this word in a nature book.

Well in this context of "Botany" the word translates as "AWN".

Hope this helps you.

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Explanation:
il RAGAZZINI per il campo botanica dà "awn"; "beard"

Ilde Grimaldi
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