Quirinal
Americannoun
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one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.
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the Italian civil authority and government (distinguished from theVatican ).
adjective
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noting or pertaining to the Quirinal.
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of or relating to Quirinus.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Quirinal
From the Latin word Quirīnālis, dating back to 1850–55. See Quirinus, -al 1
Example Sentences
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At a state banquet at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, where the King and Queen spent the evening of their wedding anniversary, the King joked about the lavish dinner for 150 guests.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025
In 2005, his predecessor in the Quirinal palace, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, conferred on him one of Italy’s greatest honors, making him a senator-for-life.
From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2023
An exhibition that opened Friday at Rome’s Quirinal Palace could be described as a classic rags-to-riches story.
From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2023
Barring surprises, the presidential Quirinal Palace will announce that Meloni has accepted “with reservation” the task of trying to create a new government.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2022
Italy, appearing in Turin, Milan, Venice, and Rome, where Crown Princess Marie Jose invited her to give a special performance for her family and guests at the Quirinal Palace.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
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