Divoto

/dɪˈvoʊtoʊ/ noun

Definition

A devotee or person devoted to something; an archaic or specialized musical term.

Etymology

Italian or Spanish-influenced term from Latin devotus (devoted). Extremely rare in English usage.

Kelly Says

This musical term appears in 17th-century Italian compositions but has virtually vanished from modern usage—it's the kind of word that museums of language preserve.

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