Etymology

Lucania

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Today it means: A region of ancient Italy, comprising modern Basilicata and Cilento. Full definition →

Latin Lūcānia
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromLūcānia
  2. English todayLucania

Borrowed from Latin Lūcānia.

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