Bianchi

/biˈɑː.ŋki/ noun

Definition

an Italian surname, also the name of a famous Italian bicycle and motorcycle manufacturer

Etymology

Italian surname derived from 'bianco' meaning 'white,' likely originally a descriptor for someone with white hair or pale skin that became a family name.

Kelly Says

Edoardo Bianchi founded his bicycle company in 1885 and it's still making bikes today—making it one of the world's oldest bike manufacturers, and Bianchi bicycles are still prized by cyclists for racing and sport.

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