name
Tivoli
TIH-vuh-lih
name
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An ancient town near Rome, Italy, famous for its historic villas and gardens.
"Tourists visit Tivoli to see the Villa d'Este fountains."
noun
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A tabletop game similar to bagatelle, played on a board with pins and numbered pockets.
"The old arcade still had a wooden tivoli board in the corner."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known as the Italian town near Rome; also an old-fashioned pinball-like tabletop game named after it.
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Etymology
From the Italian town of Tivoli, ultimately from the Latin name Tibur.