Lucania

[ loo-key-nee-uh ]

noun

1. an ancient region in S Italy, NW of the Gulf of Taranto.
2. a modern region in S Italy, comprising most of the ancient region. 3,856 sq. mi. (9,985 sq. km).
3. Mount, a mountain in the SW Yukon Territory, Canada, in the St. Elias Mountains. 17,147 feet (5,226 meters).

Lucania

/ luːˈkeɪnɪə /

noun

1. the Latin name for Basilicata

Example Sentences

Practically, the Lucania is a ship without a deck; and the deck is to the ship what the face is to the human being.

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An unlucky prodigy occurred to Gracchus, while sacrificing, previous to his departure from Lucania.

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Busy as he also always is, he yet found time to call at the "Lucania," and to tell more than one of his good stories.

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We reached St. Louis in the early morning hour, after a pleasant night's rest on our good car "Lucania."

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Lucania, Province of, Eusebius is recommended to take holiday in, iv.

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