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Caravaggio
ka-ruh-VAD-zhee-oh
Caravaggio (name) means Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610), an Italian painter famous for his dramatic use of light and shadow. Example: “The gallery's new wing is devoted entirely to Caravaggio's paintings.”
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Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610), an Italian painter famous for his dramatic use of light and shadow.
"The gallery's new wing is devoted entirely to Caravaggio's paintings."
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Etymology
Named after Caravaggio, the town in Italy his family came from.
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What does “Caravaggio” mean?
The word “Caravaggio” means michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610), an Italian painter famous for his dramatic use of light and shadow.
How do you pronounce “Caravaggio”?
“Caravaggio” is pronounced ka-ruh-VAD-zhee-oh (/ˌkæɹəˈvɑd͡ʒ(i)oʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Caravaggio” in a sentence?
Here is “Caravaggio” used in a sentence: “The gallery's new wing is devoted entirely to Caravaggio's paintings.”
What part of speech is “Caravaggio”?
“Caravaggio” is a name.
