📖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.

Example Sentences

The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

none, unrelated work

Collocations

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

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