Stradivarius
See also: stradivarius
English
Etymology
Named after the Stradivari family (Latin Stradivarius), an Italian surname either from the plural of Lombard stradivare (“toll-man”), or from strada averta (“open road”) in the Cremonese dialect.
Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -ɛəɹiəs
Noun
Stradivarius (plural Stradivariuses or Stradivarii)
- (music) A stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family, particularly Antonio Stradivari.
- (music) A violin made by another manufacturer, named to capitalise on the fame of the instruments made by Antonio Stradivari.
- Synonym: Strad (informal)
- (figuratively) A name invoked as a standard of excellence in unrelated fields.
- A Bath boat is the Stradivarius of destroyers!
Translations
stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family
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standard of excellence
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Further reading
Stradivarius on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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