macchia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any shrubland biota in Mediterranean countries, typically consisting of densely-growing evergreen shrubs.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːkiə/ /ˈmækiə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-macchia.wav

Word forms

macchia

Etymology

From Corsican machja, related to Italian macchia and French maquis; ultimately from Latin macula. Doublet of macula, macule, and maquis.

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