Bellini

American  

[buh-lee-nee, bel-lee-nee] / bəˈli ni, bɛlˈli ni /

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.

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Bellini British  

/ 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)

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Bellini

He briefly comments on the works of Giovanni Bellini and Tintoretto, but then pauses to examine at length the work of the 18th-century artist Pietro Longhi.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Users who link joint or custodial accounts to the chatbot may inadvertently reveal confidential financial information about their spouse or children without their consent, Bellini said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

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.

From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2024

You will find him in the newsstand run by the Bellini family in the subway station at Times Square.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden

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