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Definition of bruno

bruno

/ˈbruː.noʊ/
bru · no
Plural:brunos
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bruno Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A masculine given name of Germanic and Italian origin meaning 'brown', or a surname derived from it.

Example

"They decided to name their newborn son Bruno after his great-grandfather."

2

A traditional nickname or colloquial name for a bear, especially the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in European folklore and fables.

Example

"In classic European fables, Bruno the bear is often portrayed as strong but easily outsmarted by the fox."

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• Rhymes for bruno

• Nearby Words

brunel
brunette
brunnera
bruno
brunt
bruschetta
brush

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian and German Bruno, derived from the Old High German element brun, meaning 'brown' or 'shining'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bruno. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bruno
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