magone

Italian

Etymology

From Lombardic magō. Compare German Magen and English maw.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /maˈɡo.ne/
  • Rhymes: -one
  • Hyphenation: ma‧gó‧ne

Noun

magone m (plural magoni)

  1. (regional, rare) gizzard
    Synonym: ventriglio
  2. (regional, figurative) grief, unhappiness
    Synonyms: abbattimento, accoramento, afflizione, groppo alla gola, nodo alla gola, tristezza
    Antonyms: allegria, contentezza, felicità
    Come mai oggi hai il magone?
    How come are you so sorrowful today?

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