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Modena

Modena

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A province in northern Italy that includes the city of Modena and nearby towns
  • proper noun
  • /ˈmoʊdənə/
translation icon : provincia de Módena
  • Owing to this stalemate, the new convent remained uninhabited for four years until the marriage of Anna's daughter, Lucrezia, to the duke of Modena (1654).

Examples

  • The city of Modena is renowned for its culinary delights, particularly its traditional balsamic vinegar.

  • Evacuate all inhabitants between Modena, Bologna, and Ferrara?

    Blog text (29)
  • Another team is in, in, in Florence, Modena and things and and the other in New York.

  • The Duke of Modena, one would gather, shared this taste and antipathy to classical art.

    Academic text (1991)
  • He served the Duke of Modena, who at the time was building one of the great art galleries of Italy.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Under a wide variety of assumptions about the chemical dynamics, the two processes will tend to synchronize without the need for specialized mechanisms, according to Roberto Serra of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy.

    Academic text (2013)
  • During my travels, I visited Modena, where I admired the stunning architecture and enjoyed the local cuisine.

  • In the Emilia-Romagna region, Modena is known for its vibrant history and cultural heritage.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Modena the province takes its name from the main city, once called Mutina by the Romans. So the province name simply shows it is the region around the city of Modena.