duomo

noun

duo·​mo ˈdwȯ-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce duomo (audio)
plural duomos

Examples of duomo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Spend a pleasant day admiring its magnificent duomo, wandering its narrow streets, exploring its underground remains, and enjoying Orvieto Classico (the region’s white wine) and some hearty local cuisine. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2023 In his laboratory in Orvieto, Italy, a medieval hill town famous for its soaring duomo, that history is all around. Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 Once the elevator doors open, you’re greeted with a long, arched hallway adorned with chessboard marble floors, cardinal-red fabrics, dangling glass lanterns, and nineteenth-century architectural sketches of Milan’s famous duomo. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021 The main highlights here include the town's mosaic-covered duomo, Cathedral of Civita Castellana, as well as its majestic ancient fortress. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 The town itself is still hemmed in by its ancient walls punctuated with watchtowers, and its cathedral (or duomo) dates back to the 1200s and contains several important frescoes and carvings. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2021 The 12th-century duomo, a Norman and Romanesque structure compact as a loaf of bread, shows Arab traces in the windows and decorations. Frances Mayes, National Geographic, 11 July 2019 Here there were scores of examples in brocade, jacquard, and fantastic silk patchwork that all recreated decorative elements from King William’s duomo. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 9 July 2017

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin domus house — more at dome

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of duomo was in 1549

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Cite this Entry

“Duomo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duomo. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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