Quirinal

[ kwir-uh-nl ]

/ ˈkwɪr ə nl /

noun

one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.

the Italian civil authority and government (distinguished from the Vatican).

adjective

noting or pertaining to the Quirinal.

of or relating to Quirinus.

Origin of Quirinal

From the Latin word Quirīnālis, dating back to 1850–55. See Quirinus, -al¹

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Examples from the Web for quirinal

The people, as usual, asked permission of the Governor to go to the Quirinal and receive the benediction of the Pope.
At Home And Abroad|Margaret Fuller Ossoli
The people had assembled, as usual, at the Quirinal, only with more form and solemnity than usual.
At Home And Abroad|Margaret Fuller Ossoli
Please understand at once that my son must go to the Quirinal, he said.
The Story of My Life, volumes 4-6|Augustus J. C. Hare
But now we are settled in an apartment of 3-1/2 rooms, within a yard or so of the summit of the Quirinal Hill.
William Sharp (Fiona Macleod)|Elizabeth A. Sharp

I suppose it is called official because he is staying as a guest at the Quirinal, therefore he is hardly seen in private.
The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912|Lillie DeHegermann-Lindencrone

British Dictionary definitions for quirinal

Quirinal

/ (ˈkwɪrɪnəl) /

noun

one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built

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Word Origin and History for quirinal

Quirinal

royal palace in Rome, 1838, from Mons Quirinalis in Rome (one of the seven hills, site of a former Papal palace), from Quirinus, said to be the divine name of Romulus, but really one of the original trinity of Roman gods, representing Mars. His feast (Quirinalia) was Feb. 17. Used metonymically for "the Italian civil government" (1917), especially as distinguished from the Vatican.