matusalemme

See also: Matusalemme

Italian

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ma.tu.zaˈlɛm.me/, [mät̪uz̪äˈl̺ɛmme]
  • Stress: matusalèmme
  • Hyphenation: ma‧tu‧sa‧lem‧me

Noun

matusalemme m (plural matusalemmi)

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

Usage notes
  • Sometimes capitalized.
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