mantua

[ man-choo-uh ]

/ ˈmæn tʃu ə /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR mantua ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

a woman's loose gown worn as a robe or overdress in the early 18th century.

a mantle.

Origin of mantua

1670–80; variant of manteau, by association with Mantua

Words nearby mantua

man-to-man defense, Mantoux test, Mantova, mantra, man-trap, mantua, Manu, Manua Islands, manual, manual alphabet, manualism

Definition for mantua (2 of 2)

Mantua

[ man-choo-uh ]

/ ˈmæn tʃu ə /

noun

a city in E Lombardy, in N Italy: birthplace of Vergil.

Italian Man·to·va

[mahn-taw-vah]. /ˈmɑn tɔ vɑ/.

OTHER WORDS FROM Mantua

Man·tu·an, adjective, noun

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Example sentences from the Web for mantua

He is at Porto-Legnago; he is trying to get back into Mantua, but for him that has now become impossible.
Napoleon's Letters to Josephine|Henry Foljambe Hall
The Governor is of Mantua, and therefore his actual subject; which is perhaps a favourable circumstance.
The True History of The State Prisoner, commonly called The Iron Mask|George Agar Ellis
Hofer finally took to the hills, was betrayed by a friend, and was taken to Mantua.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)|John Holland Rose
His life of tranquil study was varied -503-only by short journeys to Venice, Abano, and Mantua.
Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature|John Addington Symonds

He had further intimated his intention of paying a visit to his sister-in-law at Mantua on the way.
Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497|Julia Mary Cartwright

British Dictionary definitions for mantua (1 of 2)

mantua

/ (ˈmæntjʊə) /

noun

a loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries, worn open in front to show the underskirt

Word Origin for mantua

C17: changed from manteau, through the influence of Mantua

British Dictionary definitions for mantua (2 of 2)

Mantua

/ (ˈmæntjʊə) /

noun

a city in N Italy, in E Lombardy, surrounded by lakes: birthplace of Virgil. Pop: 47 790 (2001)Italian name: Mantova

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单词	mantua
释义	mantua [ man-choo-uh ] / ˈmæn tʃu ə / SEE SYNONYMS FOR mantua ON THESAURUS.COM noun a woman's loose gown worn as a robe or overdress in the early 18th century. a mantle. Origin of mantua 1670–80; variant of manteau, by association with Mantua Words nearby mantua man-to-man defense, Mantoux test, Mantova, mantra, man-trap, mantua, Manu, Manua Islands, manual, manual alphabet, manualism Definition for mantua (2 of 2) Mantua [ man-choo-uh ] / ˈmæn tʃu ə / noun a city in E Lombardy, in N Italy: birthplace of Vergil. Italian Man·to·va [mahn-taw-vah]. /ˈmɑn tɔ vɑ/. OTHER WORDS FROM Mantua Man·tu·an, adjective, noun Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for mantua He is at Porto-Legnago; he is trying to get back into Mantua, but for him that has now become impossible. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine\|Henry Foljambe Hall The Governor is of Mantua, and therefore his actual subject; which is perhaps a favourable circumstance. The True History of The State Prisoner, commonly called The Iron Mask\|George Agar Ellis Hofer finally took to the hills, was betrayed by a friend, and was taken to Mantua. The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)\|John Holland Rose His life of tranquil study was varied -503-only by short journeys to Venice, Abano, and Mantua. Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature\|John Addington Symonds He had further intimated his intention of paying a visit to his sister-in-law at Mantua on the way. Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497\|Julia Mary Cartwright British Dictionary definitions for mantua (1 of 2) mantua / (ˈmæntjʊə) / noun a loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries, worn open in front to show the underskirt Word Origin for mantua C17: changed from manteau, through the influence of Mantua British Dictionary definitions for mantua (2 of 2) Mantua / (ˈmæntjʊə) / noun a city in N Italy, in E Lombardy, surrounded by lakes: birthplace of Virgil. Pop: 47 790 (2001)Italian name: Mantova Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to mantua thread, fiber, taffeta, tulle, samite, tussore, tussah, pongee, sendal
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mantua

noun

Origin of mantua

Words nearby mantua

Definition for mantua (2 of 2)

noun

OTHER WORDS FROM Mantua

Example sentences from the Web for mantua

British Dictionary definitions for mantua (1 of 2)

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Word Origin for mantua

British Dictionary definitions for mantua (2 of 2)

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