Cavalcanti (en. Cavalcanti)
/kavalkãti/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A famous Italian-origin family, notably due to literary figures.
The Cavalcanti were influential poets in Dante's time.
Les Cavalcanti étaient des poètes influents dans le Dante.
A member of the Cavalcanti family.
He is a descendant of the famous Cavalcanti.
Il est un descendant des célèbres Cavalcanti.
Etymology
From the Italian surname of medieval origin, known in Tuscany.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Cavalcanti in literature
Reference to the influence of the Cavalcanti family in literary works.
Cavalcanti dans la littérature
Descendants of the Cavalcanti
Refers to the modern members of the Cavalcanti family.
Descendants des Cavalcanti
Related Words
Cavalcante
One of the historical variants of Cavalcanti, often linked to poetry.
Cavalcante
Slang Meanings
Term used to describe a person with noble ancestors.
He boasts of being a Cavalcanti.
Il se vante d'être un Cavalcanti.