ancona

¹

[ ahn-kaw-nah; English ang-koh-nuh ]

noun

, Italian.

, plural an·co·ne [ahn-, kaw, -ne], English an·co·nas.

1. an altarpiece, usually consisting of a painted panel or panels, reliefs, or statues set in an elaborate frame.

Ancona

²

[ ahn-kaw-nah ]

noun

1. a seaport in E Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.
2. one of a Mediterranean breed of chickens having mottled black-and-white plumage.

Ancona

/ aŋˈkoːna /

noun

1. a port in central Italy, on the Adriatic, capital of the Marches: founded by Greeks from Syracuse in about 390 bc . Pop: 100 507 (2001)

Word History and Origins

Origin of ancona¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Mayor Jessica Ancona asked that the resolution — per Hamida’s suggestion — call for a “permanent” cease-fire and mention the number of women and children killed and how many Palestinians have been displaced.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think it’s important that we add these numbers,” Ancona stated in a calm voice, “as to not dehumanize what is going on in the Middle East.”

From Los Angeles Times

Some people groaned in response, as Ancona asked for silence and respect.

From Los Angeles Times

An earlier version of this article misstated the distance between Ancona and where the survivors were found.

From New York Times

British citizen Josie lives with her Italian husband in Ancona, Italy.

From BBC