Trasimene

/ (ˈtræzɪˌmiːn) /

noun

Lake Trasimene a lake in central Italy, in Umbria: the largest lake in central Italy; scene of Hannibal's victory over the Romans in 217 bc . Area: 128 sq km (49 sq miles) Also known as: Lake Perugia Italian name: Lago Trasimeno

Example sentences from the Web for trasimene

  • Lasche—a small fish corresponding to our dace, and abundant in the Lake of Trasimene.

    The Story of Perugia |Margaret Symonds

  • It commands wide views northwards over the lakes of Chiusi and of Trasimene, and southwards towards Rome.

    The Story of Perugia |Margaret Symonds

  • Fucina has been dried up as a speculation, and Trasimene is threatened.

    Critical Studies |Ouida

  • The third thunderbolt of Hannibal fell at the Trasimene lake, when Flaminius was commander.

    The Great Events by Famous Historians, Vol. 2 |Various