Umbrian
Americanadjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Umbria.
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the extinct Italic language of the ancient Umbrians.
adjective
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of or relating to Umbria, its inhabitants, their dialect of Italian, or the ancient language once spoken there
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of or relating to a Renaissance school of painting that included Raphael
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Umbria
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an extinct language of ancient S Italy, belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European family See also Osco-Umbrian
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During an art residency last year in a former castle in the Umbrian countryside, the textile artist Liz Collins sat in her temporary studio stitching a needlepoint.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2024
The Umbrian branch of the national Alpine rescue corps said two teams responded to an emergency call and found Franzoni unconscious.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
But the showcase piece is Erickson’s enoteca Lioness, which will have a shared plate concept and feature dishes such ricotta gnocchi, oysters, Umbrian sausages and meatballs, along with cheese and charcuterie.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2023
Melanee Shale and Raphe Wolfgang, both from Los Angeles, were supposed to have their wedding feast at a winery in the Umbrian town of Orvieto on April 18.
From Reuters ● Mar. 17, 2020
It contains the famous Tabulae Iguvinae, and a collection of paintings of the Umbrian school, of furniture and of majolica.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
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