Messina
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- proper noun
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Messina
- Many historical events took place in Messina, making it an important city in Sicilian history.
- Messina landing
- Messina, Sicily
Examples
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Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli's Neptune fountain of about 1554-57, positioned overlooking the harbor in Messina, Italy, was built as a celebration of the city's maritime strength.
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Sardinia's east coast leads toward Messina, and its west coast toward Palermo.
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After all, Messina is the key.
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Let me be the first welcome you to Messina Ridge Middle School.
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Normally, a sea journey between Acre and Messina would not need more than ten to fifteen days.
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I will advance north to Messina, the Americans protecting my flank.
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The 3rd Division's east of Brolo, heading toward Messina.
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I learn in this letter that Don Pedro of Aragon comes this night to Messina!
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But finally, about half a mile from the city of Messina, the ship tilted to its side and halted, exposing the travelers to drowning.
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The beautiful harbor of Messina is a popular destination for tourists visiting Sicily.
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Etymology
The name Messina comes from the Latin Messana and the Greek Messene, and it was likely named after the Greek town Messene. A helpful way to remember it is that an older Greek name is said to mean 'sickle' because the harbor curves like a sickle, and that curve made Messina a strong port.