Galli-Curci

[ gal-i-kur-chee; Italian gahl-lee-koor-chee ]

/ ˈgæl ɪˈkɜr tʃi; Italian ˈgɑl liˈkur tʃi /

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noun

A·me·li·ta

[ah-me-lee-tah], /ˌɑ mɛˈli tɑ/, 1889–1964, Italian soprano in the U.S.

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Words nearby Galli-Curci

Gallican, Gallicanism, Gallice, Gallicism, Gallicize, Galli-Curci, Gallienus, galligaskins, gallimaufry, gallinacean, gallinaceous

How to use Galli-Curci in a sentence

Ego r improbaui, veritus scilicet, ne vel Galli, vel eti Gtiles hoc interpretartur in fidei nostr iniuri.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Solis Galli Regibus Christianissimis divinitas concessa, (fine copy,) 12s.
Notes and Queries, Number 69, February 22, 1851|Various
Madame Galli-Mari's dramatic talent was great, and she has succeeded in characters of entirely opposite nature.
Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday|Henry C. Lahee
Being driven mad by Rhea for violating this vow, he mutilated himself; and this became the custom among Rhea's priests, the Galli.
The Works of Lucian of Samosata, v. 4|Lucian of Samosata

Her worship, celebrated by the Corybantes and the Galli, was of a wild and enthusiastic character.
The Works of Lucian of Samosata, v. 4|Lucian of Samosata