campanilla
- A small bell or bell-shaped object, often used in musical contexts or as a decorative item. nounThe campanilla rang softly in the breeze, adding a gentle melody to the garden.She wore a necklace with a tiny campanilla that tinkled with every step she took.
- In anatomy, another term for the uvula, the fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the throat. nounThe doctor examined her throat and noted that her campanilla was slightly swollen.He felt a tickle in his throat, right where the campanilla was located.