Marsala

See also: marsala

English

Etymology

From Sicilian Marsala, from an Arabic name, probably مَرْسَى عَلِيّ‎ (marsā ʕaliyy, “Ali's harbor”), or possibly مَرْسَى اللّٰه‎ (marsā llāh, “God's harbor”). In any case, the first element is مَرْسَى‎ (marsā, “harbor”).

Proper noun

Marsala

  1. A town in western Sicily.

Noun

Marsala (countable and uncountable, plural Marsalas)

  1. A fortified wine from Sicily.
  2. A sauce made from Marsala wine.

Coordinate terms

See also

Italian

Etymology

From an Arabic name, probably مَرْسَى عَلِيّ‎ (marsā ʕaliyy, “Ali's harbor”), or possibly مَرْسَى اللّٰه‎ (marsā llāh, “God's harbor”). In any case, the first element is مَرْسَى‎ (marsā, “harbor”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /marˈsa.la/
  • Rhymes: -ala
  • Hyphenation: Mar‧sà‧la

Proper noun

Marsala ?

  1. Marsala (town)
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