Malebolge

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Italian Malebolge (literally Evil Ditches). See bolgia.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Malebolge

  1. The eighth circle of Hell in the Divine Comedy.

Derived terms

Italian

Etymology

From male (bad, evil) +‎ bolge (trenches, ditches), literally Evil Ditches.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌma.leˈbɔl.d͡ʒe/
  • Rhymes: -ɔldʒe
  • Hyphenation: Ma‧le‧bòl‧ge

Proper noun

le Malebolge or il Malebolge f pl or m (sometimes plural only, in variation)

  1. Malebolge (the eighth circle of Hell in the Divine Comedy)