Befana.
a folkloric figure resembling an ugly but kind old witch who gives treats or presents to children in the night before Epiphany
Meaning & usage
a folkloric figure resembling an ugly but kind old witch who gives treats or presents to children in the night before Epiphany
Epiphany (Christian feast)
alternative letter-case form of befana
Where this word comes from
From Vulgar Latin or Late Latin *epiphanĭa for Latin epiphanīa, from Ancient Greek ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia, “manifestation, striking appearance”). Doublet of Epifania.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.