VIRTU


Meaning of VIRTU in English

n. (also vertu) 1 a knowledge of or expertise in the fine arts. 2 virtuosity. article (or object) of virtu an article interesting because of its workmanship, antiquity, rarity, etc.

[ It. virtù VIRTUE, virtu ]

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