Michelangelo

/maɪkəˈlændʒəloʊ/
/maɪkəˈlændʒələʊ/
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Other forms: Michelangelos

Definitions of Michelangelo
  1. noun
    Florentine sculptor and painter and architect; one of the outstanding figures of the Renaissance (1475-1564)
    synonyms: Michelangelo Buonarroti
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    architect, designer
    someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
    old master
    a great European painter prior to 19th century
    carver, sculptor, sculpturer, statue maker
    an artist who creates sculptures
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