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maestro

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌɪstrəʊ/
Definition of maestro

noun (plural maestri /-stri/ or maestros)

  • a distinguished conductor or performer of classical music: the orchestra was strained after clashes with the great maestro
  • a distinguished figure in any sphere:a Vietnam vet turned movie maestro

Origin:

early 18th century: Italian, 'master', from Latin magister

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The plural of maestro can be spelled either maestros or maestri (as in the original Italian).

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