paisano

English

/paɪˈzɑ.noʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • (Alternate spelling of paesano, from Neapolitan language "paisano," often shortened to "paisan" or "paesan") among Italian Americans and Americans of Italian descent, a fellow Italian or Italian-American; a fellow ethnic Italian.
  • A native, especially a native of California of mixed Spanish and Indian ancestry.
  • (US) roadrunner.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian paisano derived from Italian paesano derived from French paysan (peasant).

Origin

French

paysan

Gloss

peasant

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