单词 | Parthenopean |
释义 | Parthenopean/ˌpɑːθɪnəˈpiːən/ /pɑːθɪˈnəʊpɪən/(also Parthenopaean, Parthenopian) adjective Of or belonging to Naples; specifically designating the short-lived republic established in Naples by French revolutionary forces in 1799 (now historical ). OriginMid 17th century; earliest use found in John Evelyn (1620–1706), diarist and writer. From Italian partenopeo or its etymon classical Latin Parthenopēius belonging to Naples (from Parthenopē, ancient name for Naples, as the city was supposed to stand on the site of the tomb of the siren Parthenope (ancient Greek Παρθενόπη)) + -an. |
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