Definition for Beatrice

Beatrice, proper n. [L. beatrix, woman who blesses, one who makes happy.]

Beatrice Portinari (c. 1266-1290); red-gowned daughter of a rich Florentine; deceased heroine of Dante's Divine Comedy; beloved woman that Dante honors in La Vita Nuova and the Paradiso.

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