I. (ˈ)pē.|trärkən, (ˈ)pe.-, -rȧk- sometimes (ˈ)pā.- adjective
also pe·trar·chi·an -kēən
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca ) died 1374 Italian poet + English -an
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of Petrarch : imitative of the style or Petrarch
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: petrarchist