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targa (iou)



targa adjective & noun. L20.
[Italian = plate, shield. A model of Porsche motor car (introduced in 1965) with a detachable hood (see below), prob. after the Targa Florio (= Florio Shield), a motor time-trial held annually in Sicily.]
A. adjective. Designating a type of detachable roof hood or panelling on a convertible sports car, esp. one which when removed leaves a central roll-bar for passenger safety. L20.
b. noun. A car having this feature. L20.