Sistine
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Adj — Relating to Pope Sixtus, most famously in the name of the Sistine Chapel.
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Etymology
From Italian sistino, from the Medieval Latin name Sixtus.
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What does “Sistine” mean?
The word “Sistine” means relating to Pope Sixtus, most famously in the name of the Sistine Chapel. In plain terms, almost always encountered as part of "Sistine Chapel", named after Pope Sixtus IV.
How do you pronounce “Sistine”?
“Sistine” is pronounced SIHS-teen (/ˈsɪsˌtin/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sistine” in a sentence?
Here is “Sistine” used in a sentence: “Tourists queue for hours to see the Sistine Chapel ceiling.”
What part of speech is “Sistine”?
“Sistine” is an adjective.
Where does the word “Sistine” come from?
The word “Sistine” comes from Medieval Latin. From Italian sistino, from the Medieval Latin name Sixtus.