Uffizi

See also: uffizi

English

Etymology

From Italian Uffizi (literally “Offices”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ʊˈfiːtsɪ/
  • Rhymes: -iːtsi

Proper noun

the Uffizi

  1. A major museum and art gallery in Florence, Italy.
    Synonym: (officially) Uffizi Gallery

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “Offices” (plural of uffizio), as this was the building's original function.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ufˈfit.t͡si/
  • Rhymes: -ittsi
  • Hyphenation: Uf‧fì‧zi

Proper noun

gli Uffizi m pl (plural only)

  1. Uffizi (major art gallery in Florence)
    Synonym: (officially) Galleria degli Uffizi
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