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Muti

1 British  
/ ˈmʊtɪ /

noun

  1. Riccardo (rɪˈkɑːdəʊ). born 1941, Italian conductor: musical director of Philharmonia Orchestra, London (1979–82), Philadelphia Orchestra (1980–92), and La Scala, Milan (1986–2005)

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muti 2 British  
/ ˈmʊtɪ /

noun

  1. informal medicine, esp herbal medicine

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Etymology

Origin of muti

from Zulu umuthi tree, medicine

Example Sentences

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Riccardo Muti is this year’s conductor for one of the profession’s most prestigious gigs and one that went to Gustavo Dudamel in 2017.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2024

On my first day in Salzburg, I headed for an 11 a.m. concert featuring Riccardo Muti conducting the Vienna Philharmonic in Bruckner’s monumental Eighth Symphony.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2024

“With him, musically I felt at home,” Muti said.

From New York Times • May 21, 2024

He died in Palazzo Muti in Rome, at the age of 67, after suffering a stroke.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2023

He strode quickly to us, Muti following right behind.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis

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