English
Etymology
Yiddish ��ֿ�� from Hebrew ���� (mayveen), meaning one who understands, connoisseur, expert.
Pronunciation
m�v�n, /�meɪv�n/, /<tt>"meIv@n<tt>/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪv�n|-eɪv�n
Noun
maven (mavens)
- US A self-styled expert in a given field.
Declarations by others as to talent of, wisdom in fields of endeavor is applicable and correct. [i.e. Pam is a coffee maven; she makes delicious coffee.]
Translations
Italian: intenditore
Spanish: entendido
Yiddish: ��ֿ�� (meyvn) m
See also
w:Maven|Wikipedia article on mavens
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