Macaronic Word Meaning

early 17th century (in the sense ‘characteristic of a jumble or medley’): from modern Latin macaronicus, from obsolete Italian macaronico, a humorous formation from macaroni (see macaroni)

denoting language, especially burlesque verse, containing words or inflections from one language introduced into the context of another.

denoting language containing words or inflections from one language introduced into context of another

macaronic verse, especially that which mixes the vernacular with Latin.

macaronic verse