Feminine

marimorena

Meaning

fuss, row, ruckus (verbal fight)

Hyphenated as
ma‧ri‧mo‧re‧na
Pronounced as (IPA)
/maɾimoˈɾena/
Etymology

The word dates back to 1579, and a bar owner's wife, called Maria Morena or Mari Morena, who refused to serve some customers any of the high-quality wine. A violent row ensued.

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