əriˈɒstoʊ, əriˈɔːstoʊ

Definitions

1. noun

An Italian poet, especially Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533), author of the epic poem ‘Orlando Furioso’.

“Ariosto’s work is still widely studied today for its unique blend of romance and chivalry.”

2. proper noun

The name of a given person or a specific work by that person.

“The Ariosto Collection is a rare book archive containing first editions of his poetry.”