consigliere

The definition of a consigliere, an alternative spelling for consigliore, is a top aide or advisor to a Mafia boss or criminal organization.

(noun)

A man who provides counsel and advice to the head of a Mafia crime family is an example of a consigliere.

See consigliere in Webster's New World College Dictionary

the chief advisor or aide to a Mafia leader: often humorously or ironically applied to any high-ranking aide

Origin: It

See consigliere in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. con·si·glie·ri (-rē)

An adviser or counselor, especially to a capo or leader of an organized crime syndicate.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , from Latin cōnsiliārius

Origin: , from cōnsilium, advice

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