Italian edit

Etymology edit

From Spanish alférez, from Arabic الفَارِس (al-fāris).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /alˈfjɛ.re/
  • Rhymes: -ɛre
  • Hyphenation: al‧fiè‧re

Noun edit

alfiere m (plural alfieri)

  1. standard-bearer
  2. ensign
  3. pioneer
  4. (sports) captain
  5. (chess) bishop
    alfiere camposcurodark-squared bishop

See also edit

Chess pieces in Italian · pezzi degli scacchi (layout · text)
           
re regina,
donna
torre alfiere cavallo pedone

Anagrams edit