Quirinal
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Quir·i·nal
(kwĭr′ə-nəl) One of the seven hills of ancient Rome, traditionally occupied by the Sabines. A papal palace was built here in the 1500s and served as the residence of Italian kings from 1871 to 1946.
Quir′i·nal adj.
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Quirinal
(ˈkwɪrɪnəl)n
(Placename) one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built
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Quir•i•nal
(ˈkwɪr ə nl)n.
1. one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.
2. the Italian civil authority and government.
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Quirinal
the civil government of Italy, as contrasted with the papal government of the Vatican. — Quirinal, adj.
See also: Government the civil government of Italy, as contrasted with the papal government of the Vatican. — Quirinal, adj.
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