Georgian
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- adjective
- /ˈdʒɔrdʒən/
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georgiano (de la colonia de Georgia, EE. UU.)
- Harriet Cook stood with her two daughters before a red brick Georgian terrace house, regarding the plaque affixed to the door.
Examples
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Many a time I think to seek one or the other out and speak of that old Georgian mansion.
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I live at the Georgian Terraces, on Taylor Street.
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Two Filipino children emerged from the front door of the Georgian house.
Fiction book (1991) -
After London, Philadelphia is the largest city in the British Empire, the center of trade and learning, Quaker restraint and Georgian elegance.
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The restoration of the historic Georgian house revealed stunning architecture from the 18th century.
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They hosted a tea party in their elegantly furnished Georgian parlor, showcasing the ornamental style of the era.
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Visitors admired the grand staircase in the Georgian mansion, a hallmark of its classic design.
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Etymology
Georgian (colonial) comes from the early British colony called Georgia, named for King George II, so it once meant 'of the king's colony' in North America.