florentine
florentine Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the city of Florence in Italy, its people, or its cultural and artistic heritage.
"The museum recently acquired a stunning sixteenth-century Florentine painting."
Prepared with or served on a bed of cooked spinach, often topped with Mornay or cheese sauce (typically placed after the noun in culinary contexts).
"We ordered eggs Florentine and fresh fruit for Sunday brunch."
• noun
A native or inhabitant of the city of Florence in central Italy.
"Dante Alighieri remains the most celebrated Florentine in literary history."
A thin, crisp, lacy biscuit or cookie made from sliced nuts (especially almonds), candied fruit, and caramelized sugar, typically coated with melted chocolate on the underside.
"She served espresso alongside a plate of homemade almond florentines."
A durable, twilled silk fabric historically used for making waistcoats, dresses, and umbrellas.
"The antique waistcoat was tailored from a fine, patterned florentine."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French florentin, from Latin Florentinus, meaning 'of or belonging to Florentia' (the Roman name for the city of Florence, derived from florens, meaning 'blooming' or 'flourishing').