duello

[ doo-el-oh, dyoo-; Italian doo-el-law ]

noun

1. the practice or art of dueling.
2. the code of rules regulating dueling.

duello

/ djuːˈɛləʊ /

noun

1. the art of duelling
2. the code of rules for duelling

Word History and Origins

Origin of duello¹

From Italian, dating back to 1580–90; duel

Word History and Origins

Origin of duello¹

C16: from Italian; see duel

Example Sentences

Ian left much of Fort Myers Beach a flattened, unrecognizable ruin, and the Duello house saturated with seawater.

From New York Times

Cindy and Steve Duello had barely begun fulfilling their dream of retiring here.

From New York Times

“It won’t return in our lifetime,” Ms. Duello said, through tears.

From New York Times

“It was only 1,200 square feet, but it was our mansion,” said Ms. Duello, 68.

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There, in accord with the customs of the code duello, they exchanged pistol shots at ten paces.

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