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Pronunciation: [bˈɛlɑːmˌa͡ɪn] (IPA)

Bellarmine, also known as graybeard or longbeard, refers to a kind of jug that features the image of a bearded man. This type of jug was widely used during the drinking era in the early 1600s. It was named after Robert Bellarmine, a cardinal who was an advocate of the Catholic Church's Counter-Reformation. Bellarmine's jugs have different synonyms that originated from various countries such as Germany, England, and France. In Germany, the jug is also known as "Bartmannkrug" or "beardman jug". In England, the term "witch's bottle" is used instead of Bellarmine while in France, the jug is referred to as "cormoulu".

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Usage examples for Bellarmine

Hence his position as a controversial writer does not differ from that which the Reformation has imposed upon modern theologians since the time of bellarmine.
"The Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, August 1865"
Society of Clergymen
Even Galileo himself confessed that he had not any strict demonstration of his views, such as Cardinal bellarmine requested.
"Catholic Churchmen in Science"
James J. Walsh
This is done by bellarmine and de Bonald, the most consistent of the Catholic theologians.
"Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion based on Psychology and History"
Auguste Sabatier

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