Associations to the word «Bellarmine»

Wiktionary

BELLARMINE, noun. A stoneware jug of a pattern that originated around Cologne, Germany, in the 16th century, having a bearded face or mask supposed to represent Cardinal Bellarmine, a leader in the Counter-Reformation.

Dictionary definition

BELLARMINE, noun. Italian cardinal and theologian (1542-1621).
BELLARMINE, noun. A stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century).

Wise words

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