matusalemme

See also: Matusalemme

Italian

Etymology

From Matusalemme (“Methuselah”), biblical character notorious for his longevity.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.tu.zaˈlɛm.me/
• Rhymes: -ɛmme
• Hyphenation: ma‧tu‧sa‧lèm‧me

Noun

matusalemme m (plural matusalemmi)

1. (informal) relic, fossil (decrepit old man)

Usage notes

• Sometimes capitalized.