adige
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A major river in northern Italy: The Adige is a river that originates in the Alps and flows through northeastern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. It is the second-longest river in Italy.
Usage
The word "Adige" is used as a proper noun to name this specific geographical feature. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the".
Examples * The Adige River flows through the city of Verona. * We took a boat tour on the Adige. * The valley of the Adige is known for its vineyards.
Advanced Usage
- In historical or geographical contexts: The Adige is often mentioned in discussions of Italian geography, history, or tourism.
- The Battle of the Adige was a significant conflict.
- The Adige basin is an important agricultural region.
Variants and Related Words
- Adige River: The full, formal name.
- Etsch: The German name for the Adige River, used in the South Tyrol region of Italy.
Synonyms
- River (as a general category, but not a synonym for the name itself).
Noun
- a river in northern Italy that flows southeast into the Adriatic Sea
- Verona is on the Adige