puglia
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Definition
Proper noun: 1. A region in southeastern Italy: Puglia is an administrative region of Italy, located in the southeastern part of the Italian peninsula. It forms the "heel" of Italy's boot-shaped outline and is bordered by the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Ionian Sea to the southeast.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We spent our summer vacation touring the beautiful coastline of Puglia.
- Puglia is known for its distinctive trulli houses, olive groves, and historic cities.
- The capital of Puglia is the city of Bari.
Advanced Usage
- "in Puglia": Used to indicate location within the region.
- They own a farmhouse in Puglia.
- "of Puglia": Used to indicate origin, possession, or characteristics pertaining to the region.
- The cuisine of Puglia is famous for its simplicity and fresh ingredients.
Variants and Related Words
- Apulia: This is the traditional English name for the region. "Puglia" is the modern Italian name, and both refer to the same geographic area.
- Apulia has a rich history dating back to ancient Greek colonization.
Synonyms
- Apulia: The historical English synonym for Puglia.
Related Phrases
- The heel of Italy: A common metaphorical description for the geographic shape and location of Puglia.
- Puglia, the heel of Italy, has a long coastline perfect for sailing.
Noun
- a region in southeastern Italy on the Adriatic