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Quirinal
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Quir·i·nal  (kwr-nl)
One of the seven hills of ancient Rome, traditionally occupied by the Sabines. A papal palace was built here in the 16th century and served as the residence of Italian kings from 1870 to 1946.
Quiri·nal adj.
Quirinal [ˈkwɪrɪnəl]
n
(Placename) one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built
Quirinal
the civil government of Italy, as contrasted with the papal government of the Vatican. — Quirinal, adj.
See also: Government
the civil government of Italy, as contrasted with the papal government of the Vatican. — Quirinal, adj.
See also: Italy
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Flora lived on Quirinal Hill, one of the seven hills of ancient Rome.
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