TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

PUTTI [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2006-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
  • Art History and Theory
DEF

A chubby nude infant, often depicted in art from the 15th century on, especially in Italy; ...

OBS

pl. putti (and amorini).

Key term(s)
  • putti
  • amorini

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
  • Histoire et théorie de l'art
DEF

Enfant nu, sans ailes.

OBS

[...] mot italien, passé dans toutes les langues de l'Europe [...] Cette image, où se confondent et se mêlent les traits de l'ange, du cupidon et de l'enfant a été un des motifs ornementaux essentiels de l'art à partir du XVe siècle.

OBS

Pl. putti.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: