Casanova

nounproper nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə//
United Kingdom//ˌkæzəˈnəʊvə//
United States//ˌkæsəˈnoʊvə//
United States//ˌkæzəˈnoʊvə//

A man considered romantic and gallant, especially one who gives amorous attentions to women.

noun

1
A man considered romantic and gallant, especially one who gives amorous attentions to women.
‘But I’m sure it isn’t your good looks.’ ‘Oh yeah! All right, Casanova.’
2
A promiscuous, philandering man.

Etymology

Named after Venetian writer and adventurer Giacomo Casanova (1725–1798).

proper noun

1
A surname from the Romance languages, equivalent to English Newhouse.

Etymology

From Romance Casanova (Spanish Casanova, Italian Casanova, Catalan Casanova). From casa (“house”) + nova (“new”). Literally, “new house”.

Forms

plural: Casanovas

casa · house Casa · A town in Arkansas.Casablanca · The capital city of the region of Casablanca-Settat, Morocco.

Casanova · A man considered romantic and gallant, especially one who gives amorous attentions to women.

case · An actual event, situation, or fact.Case · abstract feature of a noun phrase that determines its…Casey · A surname from Irish.

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