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contornato

surrounded

adjective kon-tor-NAH-toh Rare

Also means

bordered

Usage Note

Contornato is the past participle of contornare (to surround, to border) used adjectivally. It is typically followed by da: contornato da alberi (surrounded by trees). In heraldry and art, it can describe a figure framed by a decorative border. The feminine is contornata, plural contornati/contornate.

Examples

"Il castello è contornato da un fossato."

Natural Translation

The castle is surrounded by a moat.

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