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Rembrandt
Rembrandt (name) means Rembrandt van Rijn, the 17th-century Dutch painter famous for his portraits and use of light and shadow. Example: “The gallery's prize exhibit is a Rembrandt self-portrait.”
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Rembrandt van Rijn, the 17th-century Dutch painter famous for his portraits and use of light and shadow.
"The gallery's prize exhibit is a Rembrandt self-portrait."
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A tulip variety with streaks or flashes of a second colour on its petals.
"She planted a bed of Rembrandt tulips along the front path."
How to use Rembrandt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the famous Dutch master painter, or a striped tulip variety named after his painting style.
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What does “Rembrandt” mean?
The word “Rembrandt” means rembrandt van Rijn, the 17th-century Dutch painter famous for his portraits and use of light and shadow. In plain terms, either the famous Dutch master painter, or a striped tulip variety named after his painting style.
How do you use “Rembrandt” in a sentence?
Here is “Rembrandt” used in a sentence: “The gallery's prize exhibit is a Rembrandt self-portrait.”
What part of speech is “Rembrandt”?
Depending on how it is used, “Rembrandt” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Rembrandt” a common word?
“Rembrandt” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Rembrandt” have?
“Rembrandt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: rembrandt van Rijn, the 17th-century Dutch painter famous for his portraits and use of light and shadow.
