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caporegime

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[kah-poh-ruh-zheem, kap-o-] / ˌkɑ poʊ rəˈʒim, ˌkæp ɒ- /

noun

  1. the second in command to a capo; Mafia lieutenant.


Etymology

Origin of caporegime

1970–75; < Italian, literally head of the regime; see capo 2, regime

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