cognoscente

Meanings

Plural: cognoscenti

Noun

an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field.

Origin / Etymology

From obsolete Italian cognoscente (modern Italian conoscente) from Latin cognōscere (“to know”).

Synonyms

connoisseur, maven

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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