Miró

American  

[mee-roh, mee-raw] / miˈroʊ, miˈrɔ /

noun

1. Gabriel 1879–1930, Spanish novelist, short-story writer, and essayist.

2. Joan 1893–1983, Spanish painter.

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Miró ¹ British  

/ miˈro /

noun

1. Joan (xwan). 1893–1983, Spanish surrealist painter

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miro ² British  

/ ˈmiːrɒ /

noun

1. a tall New Zealand coniferous timber tree, Podocarpus ferrugineus , with large red fruit

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Etymology

Origin of miro

Māori

Example Sentences

“Locking away phones could be a dangerous mistake,” said sophomore Miro Katan, who previously worried pouches could hinder him from texting his parents during an emergency.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this month, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said talks with US officials would lead to the return of 12 high-value paintings -- including works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Joan Miro -- worth more than $30 million.

From Barron's

“A veces, lo miro y digo, ‘Wow,’” she says.

From Los Angeles Times

André decided to split his parental leave - taking two weeks immediately after his baby Miro was born and saving the remaining 11 weeks - so he can look after his nine-month-old son when his partner returns to work.

From BBC

Victoria Miro Gallery will make space in its booth for donated art, and some proceeds will go toward the Los Angeles County Relief Fund.

From Los Angeles Times