Synonyms for campanile


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kam-puh-nee-lee, -neel; Italian kahm-pah-nee-le
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkæm pəˈni li, -ˈnil; Italian ˌkɑm pɑˈni lɛ

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Définition of campanile

Origin :
  • 1630s, from Italian, from campana "bell," from Late Latin campana, originally "metal vessel made in Campania," region around Naples.
  • As in belfry : noun tower; part of tower
  • As in bell tower : noun tower containing bell
  • As in steeple : noun tower
Example sentences :
  • The fall of the Campanile in 1904 was regarded as a calamity by all the civilized world.
  • Extract from : « Italy, the Magic Land » by Lilian Whiting
  • Look back at the shore and see how St. Mark's and the Campanile stand out.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Glass » by Sara Ware Bassett
  • A miracle was evidently in progress or the campanile was bewitched.
  • Extract from : « Stories By English Authors: Italy » by Various
  • Harvey's picture of the Covenanters, with a shepherd on the outlook, as a campanile.
  • Extract from : « Ariadne Florentina » by John Ruskin
  • The campanile of the ancient Mission of San Juan seemed as fine as frost work.
  • Extract from : « The Octopus » by Frank Norris
  • When she awoke the second time, the Campanile clock was striking two.
  • Extract from : « Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870 » by Various
  • The history of the campanile of S. Pietro is a study in itself.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Perugia » by Margaret Symonds
  • This saved the campanile, and it has since remained in its present condition.
  • Extract from : « Pictures in Umbria » by Katharine S. (Katharine Sarah) Macquoid
  • The campanile of this church is a picturesque feature of Cortona.
  • Extract from : « Pictures in Umbria » by Katharine S. (Katharine Sarah) Macquoid
  • The campanile is a late erection on the model of the old tower of St Mark.
  • Extract from : « Venice and its Story » by Thomas Okey

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