Fame
Meaning: Actually means 'hunger'. Ho fame = I'm hungry. For fame (renown), say fama.
Language: Italian
Looks like: fame
Category: Food & Body
Origin: From Latin fames, 'hunger' — one letter from fama, 'renown', the real cognate of English 'fame'.
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