English Explanatory Dictionary

gondolier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A boatperson who propels a gondola, especially in Venice.

Pronunciation

/ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gondolier.wav /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/

Word forms

gondolier gondoliers gondoliere

Etymology

From Italian gondoliere, through French gondolier. By surface analysis, gondola + -ier.

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