mezzo

Etymology
Shortened form of.

Noun

 * , mezzo-soprano

Etymology 1
From, whence also Italian (a borrowed doublet).

Noun

 * 1) half, middle
 * 2) means, method
 * 3) vehicle

Adjective

 * 1) half

Etymology 2
Inherited from.

Adjective

 * 1) overripe
 * 2) drenched soaking wet
 * 3) soft, flabby