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Definition of arno
arno
/ˈɑːr.noʊ/
arno Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in the Tuscany region of central Italy, flowing westward from the Apennine Mountains through the cities of Florence and Pisa before emptying into the Ligurian Sea.
Example
"The historic Ponte Vecchio is a famous medieval stone bridge that spans the Arno in Florence."
Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'Arnus', which is believed to be of pre-Roman (Ligurian or Etruscan) origin, possibly deriving from an ancient root meaning 'river' or 'flowing water'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arno. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arno