Bianchi

plural noun

Bian·​chi

ˈbyäŋ-kē,

bē-ˈäŋ-

: a political faction of the Guelphs in Tuscany, Italy, in about the year 1300 opposed to the Neri

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, whites, plural of bianco white, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German blanch shining, white

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