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Princeton's WordNet

  1. connoisseur, cognoscentenoun

    an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

Wiktionary

  1. cognoscentenoun

    Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field; a connoisseur.

  2. Etymology: Obsolete cognoscente (now conoscente) from cognoscere "to know"

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  1. cognoscente

    A cognoscente is a person who has superior knowledge, deep understanding or special appreciation in a particular subject area, often in matters of fine arts or literature. It is an Italian term, literally meaning "person with knowledge". A cognoscente is often seen as a connoisseur or a well-informed critic.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Cognoscentenoun

    a connoisseur

  2. Etymology: [OIt. cognoscente, p. pr. of cognoscere, It. conoscere to know.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Cognoscente

    ko-nyo-shent′e, n. one professing a critical knowledge of works of art, and of a somewhat more pretentious character than amateurs:—pl. Cognoscenti (ko-nyo-shent′ē). [It.,—L. cognoscĕre.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cognoscente in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cognoscente in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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