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Siracusa

Siracusa

1 7.9
A city in southeastern Sicily, Italy, famous for its ancient Greek history and old ruins
  • proper noun
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  • One of the highlights of my vacation was exploring the rich history of Siracusa, a city with roots dating back to the 8th century BC.

Examples

  • I want you to move to a villa near Siracusa...right now.

    The Godfather (1972)

  • Also, Apple talks about files being moved, but it looks like it's moving blocks back and forth (John Siracusa talks about the difference in the link below).

    Blog text (23)

  • I worked for Sodexo, ReCentral, Siracusa Moving and Storage.

    Blog text (20)

  • Proposals to ease HIV testing policies satisfy preconditions for potentially burdensome public health action required by the Siracusa principles.

    Academic text (2003)

  • During my trip to Italy, I visited the beautiful city of Siracusa and admired its ancient architecture.

  • The stunning coastline near Siracusa offers breathtaking views and a glimpse into the city's classical past.

Synonyms

Syracuse
vsSiracusa
9 4.3

A city on the island of Sicily in Italy with ancient Greek and Roman ruins

is the Italian name for the same city noting its Corinthian foundation and classical history

Surface Forms

Siracusa main

Etymology

Siracusa comes from the old Greek name Syrakousai, the name the Corinthians gave when they started the city. So Siracusa is the same place as English Syracuse, and you can remember it as an old Greek city 'by the sea' where people like Archimedes lived.