alfiere

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Italian

Etymology

From Spanish alférez, from Arabic الفَارِس (al-fāris).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /alˈfjɛ.re/
  • Rhymes: -ɛre
  • Hyphenation: al‧fiè‧re

Noun

alfiere m (plural alfieri)

  1. standard-bearer
  2. ensign
  3. pioneer
  4. (sports) captain
  5. (chess) bishop
    alfiere camposcurodark-squared bishop

See also

Chess pieces in Italian · pezzi degli scacchi (layout · text)
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re regina,
donna
torre alfiere cavallo pedone

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