I. ˈȯlˌdīn, -ˌdēn sometimes ˈal- adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Italian aldino, from Aldo Manuzio or Manucci (Aldus Manutius) died 1515 Italian printer and scholar + Italian -ino -ine
: 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
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: an Aldine book or edition
III. ˈalˌdēn noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary ald- + -ine
: pyrazine