normanno
Norman
adjective nor-MAHN-noh Rare
Origin: Medieval Latin 'Normanni', from Old Norse 'Northmenn' (Northmen).
Usage Note
Normanno refers to the Normans who conquered southern Italy and Sicily in the eleventh century, leaving a lasting architectural and cultural imprint. As a noun (i Normanni) it names the people; as an adjective it describes their legacy — un castello normanno, l'arte normanna. The feminine is normanna.
Examples
"Il castello normanno domina la città."
Natural Translation
The Norman castle dominates the city.
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