What does PUTTO mean?

Putto

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A representation of a naked child, especially a cherub or cupid in Renaissance art.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈpʊtəʊ/, UK: /ˈpʊtəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "putto" is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "putus" which means "boy" or "child". The term is commonly used in Renaissance art to describe a representation of a naked child, often depicted as a cherub or cupid.

Synonyms: Cherub, Cupid, Angel, Seraph

Related Words: Angel, Cheru, Cupid, Serap, Cherb

Example Sentences:

• The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is adorned with putti and other figures.
• The sculptor created a beautiful putto out of marble.
• The painting features several putti playing musical instruments.