Florio

American

[flawr-ee-oh, flohr-] / ˈflɔr iˌoʊ, ˈfloʊr- /

noun

John, 1553?–1625, English lexicographer and translator.

Florio British

/ ˈflɔːrɪˌəʊ /

noun

John . ?1553–?1625, English lexicographer, noted for his translation of Montaigne's Essays (1603)

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Prof Arianna Di Florio from Cardiff University said it was important to raise awareness of the condition without creating anxiety or worry for women.

From BBC

Targa Florio Cars near Chichester shut down at the end of December with the forecourt emptied, phone lines disconnected and customers saying there was no way to contact the owner.

From BBC

While author Gina Florio clearly endorses this depiction, actual statistics say otherwise.

From Salon

An attorney for Miller-Whitehead, Dawn Florio, said they are appealing the verdict.

From Seattle Times

Florio, the McCarthy spokesman, said in a statement to The Times in October that the “expenses were for lodging, catering, event room rentals associated with the PAC retreat.”

From Los Angeles Times

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