Etymology

From Old Portuguese moordomo, mayordomo, from Late Latin maior domus ‎(“steward”), from Latin māior ‎(“main, principal”) + genitive singular of domus ‎(“household”).

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /mɔɾˈðomu/, /muɾˈðomu/
• Hyphenation: mor‧do‧mo