Guelph
1 Americannoun
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a member of the political party in medieval Italy and Germany that supported the sovereignty of the papacy against the German emperors: opposed to the Ghibellines.
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a member of a secret society in Italy in the early 19th century that opposed foreign rulers and reactionary ideas.
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a member of the political faction in medieval Italy that supported the power of the pope against the German emperors Compare Ghibelline
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a member of a secret society in 19th-century Italy opposed to foreign rule
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Etymology
Origin of Guelph
1570–80; < Italian Guelfo < Middle High German Welf name of founder of a princely German family
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Tirtha Dhar, a marketing professor who studies consumer choice at the University of Guelph in Canada, says cold drinks have become a "sweet spot" for Starbucks' bottom line.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The international project brought together researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, the University of Bern, and several additional institutions.
From Science Daily ● May 24, 2026
For 21-year-old Vedant Vyas, this meant taking an indefinite leave from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, last April so he could work full-time on his AI startup, Opennote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
Avocados may also help people manage obesity and even prevent diabetes, according to researchers at the University of Guelph, near Toronto.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 7, 2026
The duke of Saxony, Lothaire, chosen at Mayence, as successor to Henry, was impatient to manifest his attachment to the house of Guelph, by espousing the heiress of Henry duke of Bavaria.
From The Power Of The Popes by Pierre Claude Fran?ois Daunou
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