maldocchio

/mal.do.kyoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a term used to refer to a person with a facial deformity, often derogatorily

“The villagers would often stare at the maldocchio, making him feel self-conscious.”

2. noun

a person with a hunchback or other deformity of the spine

“The historical figure often depicted as a maldocchio was actually a person with a condition that caused his spine to curve.”

Synonyms

  • deformed person
  • hunchback

Antonyms

  • attractive person
  • well-proportioned person