nissaga

Catalan

Etymology

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Pronunciation

Noun

nissaga f (plural nissagues)

  1. caste, race, lineage, breed
  2. dynasty, as in members or succession of members of a powerful or influential family
    Synonyms: casta, raça, llinatge, estirp
    Bucèfal és de la nissaga de les egües de Diomedes.Bucephalus is of the race of the Mares of Diomedes.

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