Definition of "putti" []

• Plural of putto. (noun)

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• "The specialty of Allegri was "putti" -- tumbling, tumultuous, tricksy putti."
• "They are called 'putti', which translates 'little boy', in Italian."
• "A realistic life-sized mouse may be seen in one place, just as if it had run out to inspect the work; and the numbers of little tipsy "putti" who disport themselves in all attitudes, in perilous positions on narrow ledges, are full of merry humour."