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capitolino

Capitoline, of the Capitoline Hill

adjective kah-pee-toh-LEE-noh Rare
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Origin: Latin Capitolinus, from Capitolium (the Capitoline Hill in Rome)

Usage Note

Capitolino refers specifically to the Capitoline Hill in Rome, one of the seven hills, seat of the ancient Roman temples and today's city hall (Palazzo Senatorio). The Musei Capitolini are among the world's oldest public museums. Outside Rome, the word is rarely used.

Examples

"I Musei Capitolini ospitano sculture antiche."

Natural Translation

The Capitoline Museums house ancient sculptures.

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