maia

Latin

Adjective

māia

1. nominative feminine singular of māius
2. nominative neuter plural of māius
3. accusative neuter plural of māius
4. vocative feminine singular of māius
5. nominative neuter plural of māius

māiā

1. ablative feminine singular of māius

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Portuguese

Alternative forms

• maya (obsolete)

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA: /ˈmajɐ/

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• Homophone: Maia

Etymology 1

From maio.

Noun

maia f (plural maias)

1. (botany) yellow broom

Synonyms

• giesta

Etymology 2

From Spanish Maya.

Noun

maia m and f (plural maias)

1. Maya (member of the Maya people)

Noun

maia m (usually uncountable)

1. Yucatec Maya (a language spoken by the Maya people)

Synonyms

• iucateque

Adjective

maia m and f (plural maias; comparable)

1. Mayan (of or relating to the Maya)