maglieria

knitwear; hosiery

noun mah-lyeh-REE-ah Rare

Origin: From maglia (stitch/mesh) + '-eria' suffix denoting a craft or shop

Also means

knitting mill

Usage Note

Maglieria refers collectively to knitted garments — sweaters, cardigans, socks — or to the industry and craft that produces them. A negozio di maglieria is a knitwear shop. Do not confuse maglieria with maglietta (T-shirt), which is a specific garment, or maglia alone, which can mean a jersey, a chain link, or a knitting stitch.

Examples

"Il negozio vende solo maglieria di lana pregiata."

Natural Translation

The shop sells only fine wool knitwear.

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