Definition

Noun: 1. A region in northwestern Italy: Piemonte (also known as Piedmont in English) is an administrative region of Italy. It is located in the northwestern part of the country and is geographically significant for encompassing a large part of the Po River valley.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Turin is the capital city of Piemonte.
  • Many famous Italian wines, like Barolo and Barbaresco, come from Piemonte.
  • The Piemonte region is known for its Alps, hills, and fertile plains.

Advanced Usage

• In geographical or cultural contexts: The name is used to specify the origin of products, people, or cultural attributes.
  • He is a chef specializing in Piemonte cuisine.
  • The study focused on the industrial history of Piemonte.

Variants and Related Words

• Piedmont (noun): The standard English exonym for the region "Piemonte." The two terms refer to the same place.
  • The Piedmont region of Italy.

Different Meanings

• piedmont (common noun, lowercase 'p'): In physical geography, a "piedmont" is a general term for an area of land at the base of a mountain or mountain range.
  • The river flows from the mountains onto the piedmont.

Synonyms

• Piedmont: The English name for the region.

Noun

1. the region of northwestern Italy; includes the Po valley