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palazzo

pa·laz·zo [ pə ltsō ] (plural pa·laz·zos or pa·laz·zi [ pə ltsee ])


noun 
Definition:
 
grand Italian building: a large ornate building, e.g. a museum or an official residence, especially in Italy

[Mid-17th century. Via Italian< Latin palatium (see palace)]
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