# macchia

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɑːkiə/

## Definitions
1. Any shrubland biota in Mediterranean countries, typically consisting of densely-growing evergreen shrubs.

## Etymology
From Corsican machja, related to Italian macchia and French maquis; ultimately from Latin macula. Doublet of macula, macule, and maquis.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/macchia