English Explanatory Dictionary

Borromean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

of or relating to the aristocratic Borromeo family of Northern Italy.
of or relating to Saint Charles Borromeo or any religious orders or institutions that trace their origin to him

Pronunciation

/bɒɹəˈmiːən/

Word forms

Borromean more Borromean most Borromean

Etymology

From Borromeo + -an.

Derived words

Borromean Islands Borromean nucleus Borromean rings

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