Etymology

belvedere

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Today it means: A turret or other raised structure offering a pleasant view of the surrounding area. Full definition →

Italian belvedere
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belvedere · noun1

  1. Italian · borrowed frombelvedere
  2. English todaybelvedere

Borrowed from Italian belvedere (literally “fair view”).

Belvedere · proper noun2

  1. Italian · derived frombel vedere“beautiful view”
  2. English todayBelvedere

From Italian bel vedere (“beautiful view”).

Belvedere · verb3

A reference to an urban legend about the 1980s sitcom Mr. Belvedere, in which filming was allegedly delayed after the actor playing Mr. Belvedere injured himself by sitting on his testicles.

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