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cinquecento

cin·que·cen·to [ chìngkwə chéntō ]


noun 
Definition:
 
16C in Italy: the 16th century, especially with reference to Italian art and architecture

[Mid-18th century. < Italian, "500," shortening of milcinquecento "1500"]
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