Ricco
/ˈrik.ko/noun
An Italian adjective meaning rich or wealthy.
Did you know?Ricco comes from the same ancient Germanic root as English rich, originally meaning something like “powerful” or “mighty,” not just wealthy.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*rīkijaz
“mighty, powerful, ruling”
Old High German
OHG
rīhhi
“powerful, wealthy, rich”
Old English
OE
rīce
“mighty, powerful, wealthy”
Old French
OF
riche
“rich, wealthy”
Italian
It
ricco
“rich, wealthy”