timba

Meaning

1. (feminine) precipice
2. (feminine) gambling house
3. (colloquial, feminine) a game of cards where money is wagered

Concepts

gambling den

gambling house

precipice

gaming house

gambling hell

Synonyms

precipici

casa de joc

tafureria

balç

estimball

Translations

γκρεμός

χαρτοπαικτική λέσχη

escarpement

précipice

burrone

dirupo

precipizio

anfratto

bisca

dirupamento

dirupato

greppo

scarpata

scoscendimento

grotto

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈtim.bə]

Etymology

Cognate with Italian: timpa

In summary

From a pre-Roman root *timpa. Compare Italian timpa.