(n) Italian pope from 1458 to 1464 who is remembered for his unsuccessful attempt to lead a crusade against the Turks (1405-1464), Syn. Enea Silvio Piccolomini, Aeneas Silvius
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‖n. [ It., small. ] 1. (Mus.) A small, shrill flute, the pitch of which is an octave higher than the ordinary flute; an octave flute. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Mus.) A small upright piano. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Mus.) An organ stop, with a high, piercing tone. [ 1913 Webster ]