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magnifico

[ mag-nif-i-koh ]
/ mægˈnɪf ɪˌkoʊ /
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noun, plural mag·nif·i·coes.
a Venetian nobleman.
any person of high rank, major importance, etc.
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Origin of magnifico

1565–75; noun use of Italian magnifico (adj.) <Latin magnificus.See magnific

Words nearby magnifico

magnific, Magnificat, magnification, magnificence, magnificent, magnifico, magnifier, magnify, magnifying glass, magniloquent, magnisonant
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Words related to magnifico

baroque, beautiful, bright, brilliant, dazzling, elegant, glittering, gorgeous, grand, imposing, impressive, lavish, lustrous, magnificent, marvelous, ornate, rich, splashy, sumptuous, superb

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British Dictionary definitions for magnifico

magnifico
/ (mæɡˈnɪfɪˌkəʊ) /
noun plural -coes
a magnate; grandee

Word Origin for magnifico

C16: Italian from Latin magnificus; see magnific
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