chiasso

See also: Chiasso

Italian

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -asso
  • IPA(key): /ˈkjasso/

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
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