bellarmine

American  

[bel-ahr-meen, bel-ahr-meen, -er-] / ˌbɛl ɑrˈmin, ˈbɛl ɑrˌmin, -ər- /

noun

1. a fat, narrow-necked stoneware bottle of the 16th and 17th centuries, ornamented with a bearded mask.

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Bellarmine ¹ British  

/ ˈbɛlɑːˌmiːn /

noun

1. Saint Robert . 1542–1621, Italian Jesuit theologian and cardinal; an important influence during the Counter-Reformation

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bellarmine ² British  

/ ˈbɛlɑːˌmiːn /

noun

1. a large stoneware or earthenware jug for ale or spirits, bearing a bearded mask

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Etymology

Origin of bellarmine

1710–20; named after Cardinal Bellarmino (1542–1621), Italian churchman, the object of the caricature on the bottle

Example Sentences

It was the first time the Bruins had three players score 20 or more points since four of them did it against Bellarmine in November 2023.

From Los Angeles Times

Many work on short, semester-long contracts across three colleges at the university: the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, the College of Communication and Fine Arts and the School of Film and Television.

From Los Angeles Times

In Class 4A girls, Newport’s 24 points were enough to get by Camas and Bellarmine Prep, which each totaled 19 points.

From Seattle Times

Gaffney and Lamb were tied with Sumner senior Tyson Arthur and Bellarmine Prep junior JJ Bordeaux after 36 holes.

From Seattle Times

Jiménez started training for the role in high school, broadcasting many games, including the Bellarmine College Preparatory basketball varsity team’s contests.

From Los Angeles Times