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masculine

maˈjale

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Translation

pig; pork

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Word origin

From Latin (porcus) Maialis, 'the pig sacrificed to the goddess Maia' in the month of May.

Origin
Latin
Root
Maialis

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmaiali

Examples

galline.

On the farm we have two pigs and some hens.

.

I prefer chicken to pork.

cucinato griglia.

They cooked a grilled pork sausage.

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