bizzilla
Maltese
Etymology
From a diminutive of Italian pizzo. Lace originated in Italy in the 15th century and was produced in Malta by the 16th century. The Maltese word probably goes back to that time because the b- suggests an early borrowing.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /bɪtˈt͡sɪl.la/
Noun
bizzilla f (plural bziezel or bizzilli or bizzilel)
- lace (fabric)
Adjective
bizzilla (invariable)
- of perfect work