"Paestum" meaning in English

See Paestum in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈpɛs.təm/
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin Paestum. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|Paestum}} Latin Paestum Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Paestum
  1. An ancient Greek city in Magna Graecia, on the coast of present-day Campania in southern Italy. Wikipedia link: Paestum Categories (place): Ancient settlements, Places in Campania, Places in Italy
    Sense id: en-Paestum-en-name-jPYDfss4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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