Word
leonardo
Phoneticsleonar·do
/ˌɫiəˈnɑɹdoʊ/
Definitions
01the historical person
n. Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist and scientist who lived during the Renaissance.
n. Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), the Italian Renaissance polymath renowned for his contributions to art, science, and engineering.
“Many people visit the museum just to see the works of Leonardo.”
“Scholars continue to debate the extent of Leonardo's scientific observations, which were often centuries ahead of his contemporaries.”
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02an artwork
n. a painting or drawing created by Leonardo da Vinci.
n. An informal metonym for an original painting or drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.
“The gallery was proud to display a real Leonardo in their collection.”
“The discovery of a previously unknown Leonardo would be the most significant event in the art world for decades.”
Informal
Usage
Typically used with an indefinite article ('a Leonardo') to refer to one piece of work.
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