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单词 Marforio
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Definition of Marforio in English:

Marforio

noun mɑːˈfɒrɪəʊ
  • (The name of) the person traditionally held to be represented by a statue in Rome on which satirical verses were annually posted in response to those posted on the statue of Pasquin; the statue itself. Hence allusively: a participant in some dialogue or controversy.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in George Puttenham (1529–?1591), writer and literary critic. From the Italian name Marforio applied to a statue in Rome.

Definition of Marforio in US English:

Marforio

nounmɑːˈfɒrɪəʊ
  • (The name of) the person traditionally held to be represented by a statue in Rome on which satirical verses were annually posted in response to those posted on the statue of Pasquin; the statue itself. Hence allusively: a participant in some dialogue or controversy.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in George Puttenham (1529–?1591), writer and literary critic. From the Italian name Marforio applied to a statue in Rome.

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