maven

maven Definition

☆ ma·ven (mā′vən)

noun

Informal an expert or connoisseur, often specif. a self-proclaimed one

Etymology: Yiddish < LHeb mēvin

maven Usage Examples

Converse of object

run: Build and deploy FlowTalk by running maven full from the FlowTalkServlet project root.

Adjective modifier

right-wing: Right-wing morality mavens against loki of the existing to learn these.

Modifies a noun

sakai: This project uses the standard maven sakai build invoked on the main webapp.

Noun used with modifier

morality: Right-wing morality mavens against loki of the existing to learn these.

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