Marciano
[ mahr-see-ah-noh, -an-oh ]
/ ˌmɑr siˈɑ noʊ, -ˈæn oʊ /
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noun
Rocky Rocco Francis Marchegiano, 1924–69, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1952–56.
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However, the victory was not unattended by misfortune, for Count Antonio da Marciano was killed by a cannon shot.
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British Dictionary definitions for Marciano
Marciano
/ (ˌmɑːsɪˈænəʊ, -ˈɑːnəʊ) /
noun
Rocky. original name Rocco Francis Marchegiano 1923–69, US heavyweight boxer; world heavyweight champion, 1952–56
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