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writing desk

nounfeminine/iʃkɾivɐˈniɲɐ/medium

es·cri·va·ni·nha

Definition

A piece of furniture with a flat top, usually with drawers, used for writing, studying, or working.
She keeps her stationery in the drawers of her writing desk.
The antique writing desk was placed by the window.
Common collocations
writing deskoffice desk

Etymology

De 'escrivão' + sufixo diminutivo '-inha'.

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