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English
Etymology
From Italian Caravaggio, his family's place of origin. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˌkæɹəˈvædʒiəʊ/, enPR: kăr'ə-văjʹē-ō
- (US) IPA(key): /ˌkæɹəˈvɑd͡ʒ(i)oʊ/, /ˌkɑɹəˈvɑd͡ʒ(i)oʊ/, enPR: kăr'ə-väʹj(ē-)ō, kär'ə-väʹj(ē-)ō
Proper noun
Caravaggio
- Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610), an Italian painter known for the dramatism of his style and subjects.
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Translations
Italian
Etymology
The painter was named after his family's place of origin. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ka.raˈvad.d͡ʒo/
- Rhymes: -addʒo
- Hyphenation: Ca‧ra‧vàg‧gio
Proper noun
Caravaggio f
- A small town near Bergamo, Lombardy
Proper noun
Caravaggio m
- Caravaggio (Italian painter)
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