Brescia

American

[bre-shah] / ˈbrɛ ʃɑ /

noun

a city in central Lombardy, in N Italy.

Brescia British

/ ˈbrɛʃʃa /

noun

Ancient name: Brixia. a city in N Italy, in Lombardy: at its height in the 16th century. Pop: 187 567 (2001)

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Brescian

adjective

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Brescia

"Roberto's love for Brescia shaped his career," his brother, Rocco, told Corriere Della Sera.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

As Brescia and their fans embrace a new era, the passion and footballing ethos De Zerbi learned through his father and those visits to Stadio Mario Rigamonti remain.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

"We spoke about Brescia, about the difficult situation facing our club."

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Chwalinska was playing tiny tournaments in Italian cities Brescia and Bari after losing in French Open qualifying last year.

From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026

Maggie likes Dominic Brescia, who goes to a different school.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

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