vertus

ver·tu

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Definitions of vertus word

noun vertus excellence or merit in objects of art, curios, and the like. 1
noun vertus (used with a plural verb) such objects or articles collectively. 1
noun vertus a taste for or knowledge of such objects. 1
noun vertus plural of vertu. 0

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

1715-25; < Italian virtù, vertù virtue

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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