aldine

1 of 3

noun (1)

al·​dine

ˈal-ˌdēn

plural -s

: pyrazine

Aldine

2 of 3

adjective

Al·​dine

ˈȯl-ˌdīn,

-ˌdēn sometimes ˈal-

: printed or published by Aldus Manutius of Venice or his family in the 16th century who produced fine editions of chiefly Greek, Latin, and Italian classics, each book usually bearing an anchor and dolphin emblem

an Aldine book

an Aldine edition

Aldine

3 of 3

noun (2)

Al·​dine

ˈȯl-ˌdīn,

-ˌdēn sometimes ˈal-

plural -s

: an Aldine book or edition

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

International Scientific Vocabulary ald- + -ine

Adjective

Italian aldino, from Aldo Manuzio or Manucci (Aldus Manutius) †1515 Italian printer and scholar + Italian -ino -ine

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1874, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1704, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1796, in the meaning defined above

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