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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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