Italian Word of the Day: Gregge

Meaning: Flock (of sheep or goats)

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: The shepherd takes the flock to the mountain pastures in spring.

Context: Il pastore porta il gregge sui pascoli di montagna in primavera.

Cultural nugget: The ancient practice of 'transumanza' (transhumance) - moving flocks from winter lowlands to summer mountain pastures - has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This April migration marks the beginning of cheese-making season in many mountain communities.