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noun put·to \ ˈpü-(ˌ)tō \

Definition of putto

plural putti play \-(ˌ)tē\

:a figure of an infant boy especially in European art of the Renaissance —usually used in plural

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The most recent owner had layered on some unfortunate touches, including cherubic putti statues in the pool area and a crystal chandelier in the bathroom.

— nancy hass, ELLE Decor, "How Two Hollywood Power Players Modernized Their Midcentury LA Home," 25 Mar. 2015

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Origin and Etymology of putto

Italian, literally, boy, from Vulgar Latin *puttus, alteration of Latin putus; akin to Latin puer boy — more at puerile

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