chiasso

See also: Chiasso

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkjas.so/
• Rhymes: -asso
• Hyphenation: chiàs‧so

Etymology 1

Possibly from a Vulgar Latin *classum, derivative of Late Latin conclassāre, or from classicum (“signal for mustering”). Alternatively, derived from the second etymology below, with the sense of brothel.

Noun

chiasso m (plural chiassi)

1. din, uproar, shout

   Synonyms: baccano, vocio

2. fuss, stir

Etymology 2

Either from Latin classis (“section, class”), or from clausum (“enclosed space”).

Noun

chiasso m (plural chiassi)

1. alley

   Synonym: vicolo

2. brothel

   Synonym: bordello