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putto

/poo-toh; Italian poot-taw/US // ˈpu toʊ; Italian ˈput tɔ //UK // (ˈpʊtəʊ) //

吐司,吐鲁番,吐槽,放置

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural put·ti [poo-tee; Italian poot-tee]. /ˈpu ti; Italian ˈput ti/. Fine Arts.

    • : a representation of a cherubic infant, often shown winged.

Examples

  • The Child is almost the putto on the right in the Redentore picture, but somewhat more bony.

  • Usually a flying cherub holds an end of the banderole, and Ferri shows a wingless putto even, flying with no other assistance.

  • The same tendencies are to be noted in the bronze putto at the Bargello.

  • Thayr surnames be putto lest any man hereafter shuld vsurpe any D iiij.cause of thayr prayse.

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