magnifico
Magnifico (noun) means a historical title for a nobleman or grandee of the old Republic of Venice. Example: “The magnifico arrived at the ceremony in full ceremonial dress.”
How to use magnifico
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal old-fashioned title of respect, roughly "the great one," used for Venetian nobles or certain university rectors.
Word forms
magnificos plural, magnificoes plural
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The _____ arrived at the ceremony in full ceremonial dress.
Etymology
From Italian magnifico ("magnificent"), a close relative of the English word "magnific."
Rhymes for magnifico
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What does “magnifico” mean?
The word “magnifico” means a historical title for a nobleman or grandee of the old Republic of Venice. In plain terms, a formal old-fashioned title of respect, roughly "the great one," used for Venetian nobles or certain university rectors.
How do you use “magnifico” in a sentence?
Here is “magnifico” used in a sentence: “The magnifico arrived at the ceremony in full ceremonial dress.”
What part of speech is “magnifico”?
“Magnifico” is a noun.
Where does the word “magnifico” come from?
The word “magnifico” comes from Italian. From Italian magnifico ("magnificent"), a close relative of the English word "magnific.".
How many meanings does “magnifico” have?
“Magnifico” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a historical title for a nobleman or grandee of the old Republic of Venice.
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