Italian Word of the Day: Ricamo

Meaning: Embroidery

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: My grandmother taught me the art of embroidery.

Context: Mia nonna mi ha insegnato l'arte del ricamo.

Cultural nugget: Italian embroidery has a rich heritage dating back to the Renaissance, with distinct regional styles. Places like Burano are particularly renowned for their intricate lacework and embroidery traditions passed down through generations.