Bellini

[buh-lee-nee, bel-lee-nee]

noun

1. Gentile 1427?–1507, Venetian painter (son of Jacopo): teacher of Giorgione and Titian.

2. Giovanni 1430?–1516, Venetian painter (son of Jacopo).

3. Jacopo 1400?–70, Venetian painter.

4. Vincenzo 1801?–35, Italian composer of opera.

5. (lowercase),  a cocktail made with sparkling wine and peach purée.

Bellini

/ belˈlini /

noun

1. Giovanni (dʒoˈvanni). ?1430–1516, Italian painter of the Venetian school, noted for his altarpieces, landscapes, and Madonnas. His father Jacopo (?1400–70) and his brother Gentile (?1429–1507) were also painters

2. Vincenzo (vinˈtʃɛntso). 1801–35, Italian composer of operas, esp La Sonnambula (1831) and Norma (1831)

Example Sentences

The politically progressive Cardinal Bellini, played by Tucci, vies for the position — despite doubting his worthiness — to stop a far more conservative candidate from winning the vote.

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The paragon of false humility, Bellini reminds everyone he really doesn’t want to be named pope . . . even as he passionately campaigns for the job.

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Tucci’s Bellini is Lawrence’s friend, an American who is being pushed as the most progressive candidate for the job.

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The legendary soprano, stricken by illness, would no longer perform in the title role of Vincenzo Bellini's "Norma" before an esteemed assembly that included the President of Italy.

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It will be the fifth opera by Adams that the Met has presented, putting him in the same category as Tchaikovsky and Bellini.

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