Roero

Italian

Etymology

Possibly a Piedmontese derivation (see Roé) from Latin rota (“wheel”), whence also Piedmontese roa and Italian ruota.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /roˈɛ.ro/, [roˈɛːro]
  • Rhymes: -ɛro
  • Hyphenation: Ro‧è‧ro

Proper noun

Roero m or f

  1. A surname, especially that of an ancient Piedmontese noble family.
  2. (masculine only, with the article) A territory of Piedmont, Italy, taking its name after the family who ruled it.

Coordinate terms

Derived terms
  • roero (a red wine from this territory)
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