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duello

noun du·el·lo \d(y)ü-ˈe-(ˌ)lō\
plural du·el·los

Definition of DUELLO

1
:  the rules or practice of dueling
2
:  duel
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Origin of DUELLO

Italian, from Medieval Latin duellum
First Known Use: 1588

Rhymes with DUELLO

hail-fellow, marshmallow, niello, Odd Fellow

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. duello
  2. code duello
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