Alcamo
[ ahl-kuh-moh, al-; Italian ahl-kah-maw ]
/ ˈɑl kəˌmoʊ, ˈæl-; Italian ˈɑl kɑˌmɔ /
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noun
a city in NW Sicily, Italy, near the site of the ancient Greek settlement of Segesta.
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Words nearby Alcamo
alcaide, Alcaids, Alcalá de Henares, alcalde, alcaligenes, Alcamo, Alcandre, Alcan Highway, Alcántara, alcapton, alcaptonuria
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Example sentences from the Web for Alcamo
Between Ciullo d' Alcamo and his successors there is some gap of time, and a corresponding want of gradation.
Euphorion|Vernon LeeWe reached Alcamo in the evening; a well-built town, that contains above 8,000 inhabitants.
A Jar of Honey from Mount Hybla|Leigh HuntThat evening they reached Alcamo, a large town, where they were received with enthusiasm.
Out with Garibaldi|G. A. HentyThe "Relievo dei Cavalli" at Alcamo offers no relief for you!