"Lucania" meaning in English

See Lucania in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Latin Lūcānia. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|Lūcānia}} Latin Lūcānia Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Lucania
  1. A region of ancient Italy, comprising modern Basilicata and Cilento. Wikipedia link: Lucania Categories (place): Italy Derived forms: Lucanian
    Sense id: en-Lucania-en-name-xaloUQXA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries
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