Italian Word of the Day: Tombola

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Tombola

Meaning: Italian version of bingo

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: The family plays tombola during the holidays.

Context: La famiglia gioca a tombola durante le feste.

Cultural nugget: Tombola is a traditional Christmas season game in Italy, played with numbered cards and tokens. Each number has a traditional Neapolitan meaning, adding an extra layer of fun to this family favorite.

Tombola

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