bellarmine

[bel-ahr-meen, bel-ahr-meen, -er-]

noun

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

Bellarmine

¹

/ ˈbɛlɑːˌmiːn /

noun

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

bellarmine

²

/ ˈbɛlɑːˌmiːn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bellarmine¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bellarmine¹

C18: named after Saint Robert Bellarmine (1542–1621), Italian Jesuit theologian and cardinal, whom these jugs were intended to caricature

Example Sentences

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

Adalynn Busch had eight points and 18 rebounds, helping the No. 7 seed Tahoma girls to a 53-38 win over No. 10 seed Bellarmine Prep.

From Seattle Times