Perugia
Americannoun
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Ancient name: Perusia. a city in central Italy, in Umbria: centre of the Umbrian school of painting (15th century); university (1308); Etruscan and Roman remains. Pop: 149 125 (2001)
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another name for (Lake) Trasimene
Other Word Forms
- Perugian adjective
Example Sentences
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Glazier Vincenzo Perugia hid the Renaissance masterpiece in his Paris home for two years before trying to sell the portrait to a Florentine dealer.
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
Stylistic homages to Jeunet’s film are subtle and abundant throughout these eight episodes, particularly in scenes awash in the dreamy scenery and light unique to Perugia.
From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025
He started his career at Udinese and had spells at Cagliari, Perugia and Venezia before joining Empoli in July 2021 following their promotion to Serie A.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2023
Many of the bronzes had inscriptions from the territory of Perugia, about 70 kilometers northeast of San Casciano, a considerable distance to travel more than 2,000 years ago.
From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2023
Just over thirty years old, Vincenzo Perugia had left Italy for France when he was still young.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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