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iridato

rainbow-colored

adjective ee-ree-DAH-toh Rare

Also means

world champion (cycling/athletics)

Usage Note

Iridato literally means 'bearing the iris colors' (rainbow-striped). In Italian sports journalism it is the standard term for a world champion, because the rainbow jersey (maglia iridata) is awarded to world champions in cycling, athletics, and other UCI/IAAF disciplines. Outside sport, it can describe iridescent or rainbow hues.

Examples

"Il ciclista iridato ha vinto ancora oggi."

Natural Translation

The world champion cyclist won again today.

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