Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: bruno
IPA transcription: [bɹ'unoʊ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Bruno, Giordano_Bruno
    Meaning: Italian philosopher who used Copernican principles to develop a pantheistic monistic philosophy; condemned for heresy by the Inquisition and burned at the stake (1548-1600)
  • Synonyms: Bruno, Saint_Bruno, St._Bruno
    Meaning: (Roman Catholic Church) a French cleric (born in Germany) who founded the Carthusian order in 1084 (1032-1101)
  • Synonyms: Leo_IX, Bruno, Bruno_of_Toul
    Meaning: German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
Usage examples
  • Bruno looked puzzled.
  • Bruno thoughtfully added.
  • "Well, so am I!" said Bruno.
  • Bruno was burnt at the stake.
  • "Yes," said Bruno, very quietly.
  • Bruno sat up and dried his eyes.
  • "Of course she may!" cried Bruno.
  • Bruno carefully examined the hole.
  • "Not always," Bruno said thoughtfully.
  • "Oh, you go to thunder, Bruno Gillespie!"