Basilicata

British

/ baziliˈkata /

noun

a region of S Italy, between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Taranto. Capital: Potenza. Pop: 596 821 (2003 est). Area: 9985 sq km (3855 sq miles)

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Basilicata, a joint senior author, emphasized: "Understanding the molecular principles acting on sex chromosomes will help us to understand differences between males and females in various human pathologies."

From Science Daily

Storm warnings were in effect in the southern regions of Calabria, Basilicata and Sicily.

From Seattle Times

At the center of the case that was brought before the court is a family of five from the Basilicata Region.

From Washington Post

Firefighters on Tuesday were fighting seven major blazes in Calabria, Sicily, Basilicata and Puglia, employing aircraft near Matera, in Basilicata and around three fires in Calabria.

From Washington Times

Southern Italy, comprising Basilicata, Apulia, Campania, Calabria and Sicily, is the inspiration for the food at this restaurant from Monte Carlo Hospitality Group.

From New York Times

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