amorini
- plural of amorino.
Example Sentences
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In the lunettes of the ceiling are amorini, with the attributes of those gods who have done homage to the power of Love.
From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.
Sebastian, George, and a bishop to the right—probably S. Louis of Toulouse: at the bottom a little lute-playing angel sits, flanked by two amorini on a lower level with white drapery.
From The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia by Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)
A troubadour and a singing girl amuse them with songs, amorini flutter around them and wave their torches.
From Six Centuries of Painting by Davies, Randall
Her eyes sought the monogram sculptured on the stone gate-pillars: 'E. L.' entwined in graceful curves on a rounded shield upheld by playful amorini.
From A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg by Hay, Marie, Hon. (Agnes Blanche Marie)
Mr. Bonner had been recommended to Lord Kitchener, who wanted amorini scattered about the leafy gardens at Broome.
From The Mirrors of Downing Street Some Political Reflections by a Gentleman with a Duster by Begbie, Harold
