adjective

florentine

FLO-ruhn-tyn

Florentine (adjective) means of or relating to the Italian city of Florence. Example: “The museum displayed Florentine art from the Renaissance.”

adjective

Of or relating to the Italian city of Florence.

"The museum displayed Florentine art from the Renaissance."

Cooked or served on a bed of spinach.

"She ordered eggs Florentine for brunch."

noun

A thin, chewy biscuit made with nuts and candied fruit, often coated in chocolate.

"He brought a box of florentines for dessert."

How to use florentine

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to Florence, or (in cooking) a dish made with spinach, or a nutty chocolate-coated biscuit.

Common pairings

eggs Florentine Florentine art

Word forms

more Florentine comparative, florentines plural, most Florentine superlative

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Etymology

Borrowed from French florentin, ultimately from the Latin name for Florence.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for florentine

nine mine wine line sine dine fine vine pine tine thine shine

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Frequently asked questions

What does “florentine” mean?

The word “florentine” means of or relating to the Italian city of Florence. In plain terms, relating to Florence, or (in cooking) a dish made with spinach, or a nutty chocolate-coated biscuit.

How do you pronounce “florentine”?

“Florentine” is pronounced FLO-ruhn-tyn (/ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “florentine” in a sentence?

Here is “florentine” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed Florentine art from the Renaissance.”

What part of speech is “florentine”?

Depending on how it is used, “florentine” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “florentine” come from?

The word “florentine” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French florentin, ultimately from the Latin name for Florence.

How many meanings does “florentine” have?

“Florentine” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: of or relating to the Italian city of Florence.