释义 |
mar·ra·no noun also ma·ra·no \məˈrä(ˌ)nō\ (-s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Spanish marrano, literally, pig, probably from Arabic maḥram something prohibited; from the fact that the eating of pork is outlawed by the Jewish and Muslim religions : a Christianized Jew or Moor of medieval Spain; especially : one who accepted conversion only to escape persecution |