Casanova

noun — 2 senses

Casanova

noun

UK /ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə/ · US /ˌkæsəˈnoʊvə/

Etymology Named after Venetian writer and adventurer Giacomo Casanova (1725–1798).

1

A man considered romantic and gallant, especially one who gives amorous attentions to women.

2

A promiscuous, philandering man.

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