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Etymology

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Borrowed from Old Occitan malha, from Latin macula (mesh). Compare Spanish malla, French maille and Portuguese malha.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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maglia f (plural maglie)

  1. (in knitting) stitch
  2. link (of a chain)
  3. mesh
  4. knitting
  5. (fabric) jersey, tricot
  6. (clothes) vest, undershirt, shirt, cardigan, jersey, pullover
  7. (sports) shirt
  8. (cycle racing) jersey
    maglia rosapink jersey
    maglia giallayellow jersey

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