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Adige

Adige

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A river in northern Italy that flows southeast into the Adriatic Sea past Trento and Verona
  • proper noun
: Adige
  • Many cyclists enjoy riding along the picturesque Adige valley.
  • Adige River

Examples

  • The Adige flows through the picturesque city of Verona.

  • The Adige is the second longest river in Italy after the Po.

  • Verona lies on the banks of the Adige and is famous for its Roman amphitheater.

  • Have you ever visited the Adige River?

  • The River Adige winds through the picturesque landscape of northern Italy on its way to the Adriatic Sea.

  • Many tourists visit Verona to see the historic sites along the banks of the Adige River.

  • The Adige River is known for its stunning views and is an essential waterway for the region's agriculture.

Synonyms

River Adige
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A river in northern Italy that flows past Verona to the Adriatic Sea

is the plain name without the explicit river label and mentions more cities

Compounds

Trentino-Alto Adige
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A region in northern Italy near Austria with high mountains and both Italian and German culture

Surface Forms

Adige main

Etymology

Adige probably comes from the old Latin name Athesis, the name people used long ago for this river. So the modern Adige keeps that ancient river name and reminds us that it is the river running through Verona and Trento.