"Molfetta" meaning in Italian

See Molfetta in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Maybe related to Latin Melphes, an ancient river of the Roman region of Lucania. Etymology templates: {{uder|it|la|Melphes}} Latin Melphes Head templates: {{it-proper noun|f}} Molfetta f
  1. a town in Bari, Apulia, Italy Wikipedia link: it:Molfetta Tags: feminine Categories (place): Places in Apulia, Italy, Places in Italy, Towns in Apulia, Italy, Towns in Italy Derived forms: molfettese
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