Ve·ne·tian
və-ˈnē-shən 
ve·ne·tian
və-ˈnē-shən
plural venetians
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Venetian
a(1)
: a native or inhabitant of Venice
(2)
: a person of Venetian descent
b
: the Italian dialect of Venice
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or venetian cloth
a
: a fine worsted fabric used especially for suits, coats, or dresses and made in twill or satin weave with a napped or clear surface and a lustrous finish
b
: a lustrous sateen used especially for linings
3
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Spread over six acres, the Land of 10,000 Lakes property includes a palatial residence finished with natural tones, Venetian plaster and stone walls, opulent light fixtures, and a formal dining room that wouldn’t look out of place in an Italian countryside castle.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
Their look originates from slippers worn by Venetian gondoliers in the 18th century.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
Located at 14 Palace Road and 11 Tetlow Street in Boston’s Fenway Court, the five-floor residential building now makes the museum, constructed as a 15th-century Venetian palace, a landlord for its tenants.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Every itinerary is complemented by a personalized menu, celebrating regional specialities, from Sicilian arancini to Venetian tiramisu.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Spread over six acres, the Land of 10,000 Lakes property includes a palatial residence finished with natural tones, Venetian plaster and stone walls, opulent light fixtures, and a formal dining room that wouldn’t look out of place in an Italian countryside castle.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
Their look originates from slippers worn by Venetian gondoliers in the 18th century.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
Located at 14 Palace Road and 11 Tetlow Street in Boston’s Fenway Court, the five-floor residential building now makes the museum, constructed as a 15th-century Venetian palace, a landlord for its tenants.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Venetian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venetian. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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