matusalemme

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See also: Matusalemme

Italian

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Etymology

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From Matusalemme (“Methuselah”), biblical character notorious for his longevity.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ma.tu.zaˈlɛm.me/
  • Rhymes: -ɛmme
  • Hyphenation: ma‧tu‧sa‧lèm‧me

Noun

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matusalemme m (plural matusalemmi)

  1. (informal) relic, fossil (decrepit old man)

Usage notes

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  • Sometimes capitalized.
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