Quirinal

Quir·i·nal

(kwĭr′ə-nəl)

One of the seven hills of ancient Rome, traditionally occupied by the Sabines. A papal palace was built here in the 1500s and served as the residence of Italian kings from 1871 to 1946.

Quir′i·nal adj.

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Quirinal

(ˈkwɪrɪnəl)

(Placename) one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built

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Quir•i•nal

(ˈkwɪr ə nl)

n.

1. one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.

2. the Italian civil authority and government.

[1850–55; < Latin Quirīnālis. See Quirinus, -al¹]

Quirinal

the civil government of Italy, as contrasted with the papal government of the Vatican. — Quirinal, adj.

See also: Italy

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