Advertisement

Advertisement

Neri

[ nair-ee; Italian ne-ree ]

noun

  1. Saint Philip Filippo Neri, 1515–95, Italian priest: founder of Congregation of the Oratory.


Neri

/ ˈnɪərɪ /

noun

  1. NeriPhilip, Saint15151595MItalianRELIGION: priestRELIGION: saint Saint Philip. Italian name Filippo de' Neri. 1515–95, Italian priest; founder of the Congregation of the Oratory (1564). Feast day: May 26


Discover More

Example Sentences

"The economic numbers simply do not suggest a reversal of fortune that would explain the discontent we are seeing," says Neri.

"Optimism can quickly turn to frustration, especially among youth," says Neri.

If God is a man, he wants Al Neri to take both men fishing.

Take care of that angel keeper of yours; if he did not belong to those neri (blacks), they would not have put him over you.

Later when the Neri were restored to power, Dante was banished and never again beheld his beloved city.

I have heard an account of a saint, one Phil Neri, who in the midst of his devotions was lifted up several yards from the ground.

Neri di Landoccio was despaired of by the physicians and Stefano Maconi seemed dying.

Certain youths on horseback, both of the Bianchi and Neri factions, came into collision while pressing to the front.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

firkin

[fur-kin ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Nergalnerine