Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
maggese. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
maggese, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
maggese in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
maggese you have here. The definition of the word
maggese will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
maggese, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Italian
Etymology
From maggio + -ese. Compare Sicilian majisa.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /madˈd͡ʒe.ze/, (traditional) /madˈd͡ʒe.se/
- Rhymes: -eze, (traditional) -ese
- Hyphenation: mag‧gé‧se
Adjective
maggese (plural maggesi)
- pertaining to the month of May
- Synonym: maggiaiolo
Noun
maggese m (plural maggesi)
- (agriculture) a fallow field
Further reading
- maggese in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana