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The word, graffiti, as used today, comes to us from the Italian word, graffiato (scratched). Originally, it came from the Greek word: graphein (to write).

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Where did the word graffiti originate from?

It came from the Italian word "graffiato," which means "scratched."


Where did the word 'graffiti' originally come from?

It came from the Italian word "graffiato," which means "scratched."


How many syllables are in the word graffiti?

Graffiti has three syllables.


What is the singular form of the word graffiti?

graffitoThe word graffiti is a plural noun in Italian. In English graffiti is far more common than the singular form graffito.When the reference is to a particular inscription (as in There was a bold graffiti on the wall), the form graffito would be etymologically correct.


How do you spell griffiede?

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How do you spell graffiti?

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A movie that starts with the word american?

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How did graffiti get to Europe?

Graffiti was invented in Europe. It is an Italian word, and refers to the practice in northern Italy of decorating the outside of houses with drawings. Graffiti is Italian for scratching. Graffiti (without the owners permission) has been found in the ruins of Pompeii.


What can my graffiti name tag be?

something original it does not have to be a real word


Is the accent in the word graffiti on the first syllable or second?

second


Name a movie that stars with the word American?

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