Piemonte
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- proper noun
- /piˈɛːmɒnteɪ/
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Piemonte
- Rigoberto Urn (Team Sky) escaped a late breakaway group in the finale of the Gran Piemonte to take a solo victory at the end of the 188km Italian semi-classic.
- the capital of Piemonte
Examples
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He says she was the best cook in all Piemonte.
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He recommends starting off with a sunny, slightly effervescent Gragnano Frizzante from southern Campania and then moving on to a rich, full-bodied wine like a Barolo from the Piemonte region.
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In short, we'll spend 10 days eating and drinking our way through the Piemonte and Lombardia regions in Northern Italy.
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Rigoberto Urn escapes a late break to take a solo Gran Piemonte victory.
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Many tourists flock to Piemonte each year to experience its stunning vineyards and scenic mountain landscapes.
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The wine produced in Piemonte is often regarded as some of the best in Italy.
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Locals in Piemonte take great pride in their traditional cuisine, which features rich flavors and locally sourced ingredients.
Synonyms
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A region in northwest Italy known for wine and mountain scenery
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Etymology
Piemonte comes from the Italian parts piè 'foot' and monte 'mountain', so it literally means 'at the foot of the mountains'. That's why the name fits this northwestern Italian region, with the Alps as a dramatic backdrop to its valleys and vineyards.