Anthony of Padua

[ an-tuh-nee, -thuh- ]

/ ˈæn tə ni, -θə- /

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noun

Saint, 1195–1231, Franciscan monk and preacher in Italy and France.

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British Dictionary definitions for Anthony of Padua

Anthony of Padua

noun

Saint. 1195–1231, Franciscan friar, who preached in France and Italy. Feast day: June 13

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