English Explanatory Dictionary

Mona Lisa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A portrait painting by Leonardo da Vinci, widely considered to be the most famous painting in history.
  2. The subject of the painting, Lisa del Giocondo, née Gherardini (1479–1542).
noun
  1. A masterpiece, an outstanding work.
  2. A woman who resembles the subject of this painting, renowned for her beauty and enigmatic smile.

Pronunciation

/ˌməʊnə ˈliːzə/ /ˌmoʊnə ˈlisə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Mona Lisa.wav

Word forms

Mona Lisa Mona Lisas Monna Lisa

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Monna Lisa (literally “my lady Lisa”), from monna (abbreviation of madonna) + Lisa, the given name of Lisa del Giocondo, née Gherardini (1479–1542).

Synonyms

Gioconda Joconde

Derived words

Mona Lisan
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