Etymology

Gulf of Venice

Today it means: Synonym of Adriatic Sea. Full definition →

Italian Golfo di Venetia
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  1. Italian · calque ofGolfo di Venetia
  2. English todayGulf of Venice

Calque of Italian Golfo di Venetia, from consideration of the sea as a gulf of the Mediterranean and the previous importance of the Republic of Venice to its trade and major ports.

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