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Florentine

adjective Flor·en·tine \ˈflr-ən-ˌtēn, ˈflär-, -ˌtīn\

Definition of FLORENTINE

1
a :  of or relating to Florence, Italy
b :  machiavellian <Florentine politics>
2
:  served or dressed with spinach <poached eggs Florentine>
3
:  having a matte brushed finish <Florentine gold>
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Origin of FLORENTINE

Medieval Latin Florentinus
First Known Use: 1568
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