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Ravenna

American

[ruh-ven-uh, rah-ven-nah] / rəˈvɛn ə, rɑˈvɛn nɑ /

noun

a city in NE Italy: the capital of Italy in the period of the Byzantine Empire; tomb of Dante.
a city in NE Ohio.

Ravenna British

/ rəˈvɛnə, raˈvenna /

noun

a city and port in NE Italy, in Emilia-Romagna: capital of the Western Roman Empire from 402 to 476, of the Ostrogoths from 493 to 526, and of the Byzantine exarchate from 584 to 751; famous for its ancient mosaics. Pop: 134 631 (2001)

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Scottish whisky producers, worrying about US tariffs, might also welcome a plug for their produce at a food festival in Ravenna, where it will be paired with parmesan cheese.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2025

He was forced to bail out a fourth time while fighting near Ravenna, Italy when his Spitfire was hit multiple times.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

More than 1,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes and two people went missing in Bagnacavallo, near Ravenna.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024

Schools, libraries and parks were shut in Ravenna, and the University of Bologna cancelled exams and lessons.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024

After his auxiliaries were routed at Ravenna, the Swiss rose up and chased out the victors, to the surprise of Pope Julius as well as everyone else.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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