Duomi

/ˈduːoʊmi/ noun

Definition

Plural of duomo; Italian for 'cathedrals' or 'domes,' referring to major cathedral churches.

Etymology

From Italian duomo, derived from Latin domus meaning 'house' (specifically the house of God). The term evolved in medieval Italian to mean the principal cathedral of a city.

Kelly Says

The word 'duomo' is pure Italian architecture—when you hear it, you're probably picturing Florence's stunning dome by Brunelleschi or Milan's elaborate Gothic masterpiece, each one the civic pride of its city.

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