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decameron

noun

/dɪˈkæmərən/

Meaning

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.

Boccaccio's tales, Italian classic, literary collection, story cycle

none, unrelated work

read Decameron, study Decameron, tales of Decameron, Boccaccio's Decameron

a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter

the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a...

A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.

a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera

An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.