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Signa

Signa

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A town in Tuscany, Italy, near Florence
  • proper noun
: Signa
  • In the heart of Tuscany, Signa is known for its charming streets and historic buildings.

Examples

  • Signa Draconis... too old.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • The subject was positioned supine in a 1.5 Tesla magnet (Signa, General Electric) with his residual limb in the same socket used for interface stress measurement.

    Academic text (1993)

  • For the Roman army, signa functioned as something akin to regimental colors, and it is impossible to overstate both their actual and symbolic importance.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Functional images were acquired on a 3T GE Signa scanner (General Electric) using a custom-built head coil.

    Blog text (4)

  • Many tourists visit Signa to enjoy its beautiful landscapes and rich history.

  • While exploring Tuscany, we made a stop in Signa to experience the local cuisine.

Surface Forms

Signa main

Etymology

Signa is the name of a town in Tuscany and likely comes from the Latin word signa, meaning 'signs' or 'marks'. This may mean the place was once a clear 'marker' by the Arno river or a boundary, so thinking of the town as a 'sign' on the map helps you remember its name.