omerta
noun
- Definition
- a code of silence practiced by the Mafia; a refusal to give evidence to the police about criminal activities
- Example
- 'omerta' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
3
Consonants
3
Length
6