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padrone

Syllabification: (pa·dro·ne)

Definition of padrone

noun (plural padrones /-ˈdrōnāz, -ˈdrōnz/)

  • a patron or master, in particular.
  • a Mafia boss.
  • informal an employer, especially one who exploits immigrant workers.
  • (in Italy) the proprietor of a hotel.

Origin:

Italian

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