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magno

great, grand

adjective MAH-nyoh Rare
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Origin: Latin magnus (great)

Usage Note

Magno is a formal or archaic adjective — almost never used in ordinary conversation. It survives in titles and set phrases: Alessandro Magno (Alexander the Great), aula magna (main ceremonial hall of a university). The feminine form is magna.

Examples

"Tenne il discorso nell'aula magna."

Natural Translation

He gave the speech in the main ceremonial hall.

Literal Translation

He-held the speech in-the hall magna.

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