mafia

Italian (Fiorentino)

noun
Definitions
  • The Mafia (International organized crime organization)
  • mafiamafia (Individual branch)
  • arrogance

Etymology

Derived from Arabic مَاجَاس (boasting, aggressive, bragging).

Origin

Arabic

مَاجَاس

Gloss

boasting, aggressive, bragging

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