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Palladian is an adjective that means wise or learned.
Our word of the day is an eponym, meaning it is a word named after a historical figure. Palladian takes its name from an architect of the 18th century named Andrea Palladio. Palladio was known for his elegant style. Here’s an example:
This Palladian apartment building I’ve just moved into makes me feel like I’ve stumbled into 18th-century Europe. I love the elegance but I just hope the plumbing is a little more up-to-date.
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Palladian is an adjective that means wise or learned.
Our word of the day is an eponym, meaning it is a word named after a historical figure. Palladian takes its name from an architect of the 18th century named Andrea Palladio. Palladio was known for his elegant style. Here’s an example:
This Palladian apartment building I’ve just moved into makes me feel like I’ve stumbled into 18th-century Europe. I love the elegance but I just hope the plumbing is a little more up-to-date.

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