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Italian word

pompa

pump (mechanical); pomp, ceremony; pompa funèbre = funeral home

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pomp

ceremonial display and grandeur

⚠️ The trap

'Pompa' means a mechanical pump in everyday use ('pompa dell'acqua' = water pump, 'fare il pieno' at a 'pompa di benzina' = petrol station). 'Pompe funebri' = funeral services/undertakers. The English meaning of ceremonial pomp is also present ('in pompa magna' = with great ceremony).

To say "ceremonial display and grandeur" in Italian:

pompa (correct — covers pump AND pomp)

"pompa" in English means:

pump (mechanical); pomp, ceremony; pompa funèbre = funeral home

Example

"Le pompe funebri si trovano in Via Roma."

"The funeral home / undertaker's is on Via Roma."

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