aldine
1 of 3noun (1)
al·dine
ˈal-ˌdēn
plural -s
: pyrazine
Aldine
2 of 3adjective
Al·dine
ˈȯl-ˌdīn,
-ˌdēn sometimes ˈal-
: printed or published by Aldus Manutius of Venice or his family in the 16th century who produced fine editions of chiefly Greek, Latin, and Italian classics, each book usually bearing an anchor and dolphin emblem
an Aldine book
an Aldine edition
Aldine
3 of 3noun (2)
Al·dine
ˈȯl-ˌdīn,
-ˌdēn sometimes ˈal-
plural -s
: an Aldine book or edition
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
International Scientific Vocabulary ald- + -ine
Adjective
Italian aldino, from Aldo Manuzio or Manucci (Aldus Manutius) †1515 Italian printer and scholar + Italian -ino -ine
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1874, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1704, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1796, in the meaning defined above