Italian Word of the Day: Orefice

Meaning: Goldsmith

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: The goldsmith is creating a custom ring.

Context: L'orefice sta creando un anello su misura.

Cultural nugget: The art of goldsmithing has flourished in Italy since Etruscan times. The Ponte Vecchio in Florence is still home to many orefici, continuing a tradition that dates back to the Medieval period when the bridge was first occupied by goldsmiths.