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Florentine

Pronunciation: /ˈflɒr(ə)ntʌɪn/
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Definition of Florentine

adjective

  • 1relating to Florence.
  • 2 (florentine /-tiːn/) [postpositive] (of a dish) served on a bed of spinach:eggs florentine

noun

  • 1a native or citizen of Florence.
  • 2a biscuit consisting mainly of nuts and preserved fruit, coated on one side with chocolate.

Origin:

Middle English (as a noun): from French Florentin(e) or Latin Florentinus, from Florentia 'Florence'

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