Craxi

See also: crascì, craxi, and craxì

English

Etymology

From the Sicilian surname Craxi, a surname derived from craxì (“wine”).

Proper noun

Craxi (plural Craxis)

1. A surname from Sicilian.

Translations

surname

• Italian: Craxi
• Sicilian: Craxi, Crascì

Italian

Alternative forms

• Craxì

Etymology

Borrowed from Sicilian Craxi, Craxì, obsolete spelling using x for /ʃ/. Doublet of Crasci and Crascì, adapted in pronunciation. Compare crasi.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkrak.si/
  • Rhymes: -aksi
  • Hyphenation: Crà‧xi
• (rare, not used for the politician) IPA^(key): /ˈkraʃ.ʃi/
  • Rhymes: -aʃʃi

Proper noun

Craxi m or f by sense

1. a surname from Sicilian

   Bettino Craxi ― Bettino Craxi (1934–2000), Italian politician and former prime minister

Derived terms

• craxiano
• craxismo

Sicilian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɾaˈʃi/
• Hyphenation: cra‧xì

Proper noun

Craxi

1. (Misspelled variant) Alternative form of Crascì