bizzilla
Maltese edit
Etymology edit
From a diminutive of Italian pizzo. Lace originated in Italy in the 15th century and was produced in Malta by the 16th century. The Maltese word probably goes back to that time because the b- suggests an early borrowing.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
bizzilla f (plural bziezel or bizzilli or bizzilel)
- lace (fabric)
Adjective edit
bizzilla (invariable)