Mantua
[ man-choo-uh ]
/ ˈmæn tʃu ə /
noun
a city in E Lombardy, in N Italy: birthplace of Vergil.
Italian
Man·to·va
[mahn-taw-vah] /ˈmɑn tɔ vɑ/.
OTHER WORDS FROM Mantua
Man·tu·an, adjective, nounExample sentences from the Web for mantova
I was actually with Jhumpa and Mohsin Hamid in Mantova a few weeks back, discussing this very topic over pumpkin ravioli.
British Dictionary definitions for mantova (1 of 3)
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mantua
/ (ˈmæntjʊə) /
noun
a loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries, worn open in front to show the underskirt
Word Origin for mantua
C17: changed from
manteau, through the influence of
Mantua
British Dictionary definitions for mantova (3 of 3)
Mantua
/ (ˈmæntjʊə) /
noun
a city in N Italy, in E Lombardy, surrounded by lakes: birthplace of Virgil. Pop: 47 790 (2001)
Italian name: Mantova