maiâle

See also: maiale

Ligurian

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian maiale, from Latin māiālem, accusative of māiālis (“castrated pig”), derived from the name of the deity Māia.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maˈjaːle/

Noun

maiâle m (plural maiâli) (diminutive maialìn)

1. Synonym of pòrco
   1. pig (Sus scrofa)
   2. pork (edible meat)