Ferrari

Fer-ra-ri · proper_noun

imported

Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    An Italian luxury sports car manufacturer founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939, headquartered in Maranello, Italy.

  2. 2.

    An Italian surname meaning "blacksmith."

  3. 3.

    (informal) Any car produced by the Ferrari company, often used as a symbol of wealth, speed, and luxury.

Related words

See also: Lamborghini, Maserati

Etymology

From Italian Ferrari, an occupational surname derived from ferraro or fabbro ferraio, meaning "blacksmith" or "ironworker," from Latin ferrarius ("of iron"), from ferrum ("iron"). The surname was common in northern Italy and became world-famous through the automotive company founded by Enzo Ferrari.