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Florentine

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Flor·en·tine  (flôrn-tn, -tn, flr-)
adj.
1. Of or relating to Florence, Italy.
2. often florentine Having or characterized by a dull chased or rubbed finish. Used of gold.
3. Prepared, cooked, or served with spinach.
n.
A native or inhabitant of Florence, Italy.
[Latin Flrentnus, from Flrentia, Florence, Italy.]
Florentine [ˈflɒrənˌtaɪn]
adj
1. (Placename) of or relating to Florence
2. (Cookery) (usually postpositive) (of food) served or prepared with spinach
n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Florence
2. (Cookery) a biscuit containing nuts and dried fruit and coated with chocolate
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a type of domestic fancy pigeon somewhat resembling the Modena
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Florentine - a native or resident of Florence, Italy
Firenze, Florence - a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
Italian - a native or inhabitant of Italy
Adj.1.Florentine - of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence; "Florentine art"
Translations
Florentine [ˈflɒrəntaɪn]
A. ADJ → florentino
B. N → florentino/a m/f
Florentine
adj → florentinisch
Florentine [ˈflɒr/ənˌtaɪn] adj & n → fiorentino/a
Florentine [ˈflɒr/ənˌtaɪn] adj & n → fiorentino/a


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We tried indolently to recollect something about the Guelphs and Ghibelines and the other historical cut-throats whose quarrels and assassinations make up so large a share of Florentine history, but the subject was not attractive.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
In the poem a Florentine lady of old time, wedded to a cold and cruel husband, had died, or was supposed to have died, and had been carried to "the rich, the beautiful, the dreadful tomb" of her proud family.
The Golden Road by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
We were of the old Florentine nobility"-- Rowena's heart gave a great bound, her nostrils expanded, and a fine light played in her eyes--"and when the war broke out, my father was on the losing side and had to fly for his life.
Pudd'n'head Wilson by Twain, Mark View in context
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