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pian
[ pee-an, -ahn, pyahn ]
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- pi·anic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pian1
1795–1805; < French pians, said to be < Tupi
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Example Sentences
Pian′o-school, a school where piano music is taught; Pian′o-stool, a stool on which the player sits at the piano.
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“Pian piano—not so fast,” said Nello, sticking his thumbs into his belt and nodding to Sandro to restore order.
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We then come to a very large city, called Pian-fu, in which there is vast abundance of silk and much trade.
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In October, 1515, we again find him at Pian di Mugnone; no doubt the summer heats had induced a return of his fever.
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