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Cannellini

Cannellini

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A family name from Italy
  • proper noun
translation icon : Cannellini
  • Mr. Cannellini is the new mayor of the town.

Examples

  • Many people in the region recognize the Cannellini family for their community service.

  • Dr. Cannellini published a new book on Italian history last year.

  • The mayor invited Cannellini to speak about local agriculture at the town's festival this Saturday.

  • I met Cannellini at the conference last year.

  • The Cannellini family is known for their traditional Italian cuisine.

  • At the reunion, everyone was excited to see the Cannellini relatives again.

  • Maria Cannellini has become famous for her delicious pasta sauce recipes.

Surface Forms

Cannellini main

Etymology

Cannellini is an Italian family name. It probably comes from the Italian root canna meaning 'reed' or 'small tube', so the name may have begun for someone who lived near reeds or worked with thin rods, and you can remember it with the English word 'cane'.