Capua

[ kap-yoo-uh; Italian kah-pwah ]

noun

1. a town in NW Campania, in S Italy, N of Naples.

Capua

/ ˈkapua; ˈkæpjʊə /

noun

1. a town in S Italy, in NW Campania: strategically important in ancient times, situated on the Appian Way. Pop: 19 041 (2001)

Example Sentences

Capua added that it would also make sense to prioritize vaccinating chickens and turkeys raised near the migratory pathways where wild birds shed the disease.

From Vox

The most important road centre of Campania was Capua, at the east edge of the plain.

From Project Gutenberg

Some attributed all to the prevailing dissipation, and yet Carrickfergus was hardly a Capua.

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Cicero during his consulship speaks of one at Rome, and there were others before his time at Capua and Praeneste.

From Project Gutenberg

The date of Troubridge's marching against Capua is similarly brought into doubt by these letters.

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Truly I was wondering if we had been drinking from the famous cellars of Capua.

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