Casanova

Cas·a·no·va

[kaz-uh-noh-vuh, kas-; Italian kah-sah-naw-vah]
noun
1.
Gio·van·ni Ja·co·po [jaw-vahn-nee yah-kaw-paw] , 1725–98, Italian adventurer and writer.
2.
a man with a reputation for having many amorous adventures; rake; Don Juan.

Cas·a·no·van·ic [kaz-uh-noh-van-ik, kas-] , adjective
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Casanova (ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  Giovanni Jacopo (dʒoˈvanni ˈjaːkopo). 1725--98, Italian adventurer noted for his Mémoires, a vivid account of his sexual adventures and of contemporary society
2.  any man noted for his amorous adventures; a rake

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Casanova
1888, from Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seignalt (1725-98), legendary debaucher.
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