Borgia Definition & Meaning

borgia
noun
  1. Italian pope whose nepotism put the Borgia family in power in Italy (1378-1458)
  2. Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts (1480-1519)
  3. Italian cardinal and military leader; model for Machiavelli's prince (1475-1507)
  4. Pope and father of Cesare Borgia and Lucrezia Borgia (1431-1503)

"Borgia" in song lyrics

See how borgia is used in real songs:

  • "The white image, of Christ, is really Cesare Borgia"
    The Genius (Killah Priest on vocals) — B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)
  • "saint frances borgia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "saint francis borgia"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with borgia

Usage tips for "borgia"

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