Friuli

/ (Italian friˈuːli) /

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noun

a historic region of SW Europe, between the Carnic Alps and the Gulf of Venice: the W part (Venetian Friuli) was ceded by Austria to Italy in 1866 and Eastern Friuli in 1919; in 1947 Eastern Friuli (except Gorizia) was ceded to Yugoslavia

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showing self-respect

treating others with kindness

acting selfishly

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Words nearby Friuli

frittata, fritter, fritter away, fritto misto, fritz, Friuli, Friulian, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, frivol, frivolity, frivolous

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How to use Friuli in a sentence

He was a native of Pordenone, in Friuli; a pupil and relative of the better known painter who is called after that place.
A Popular Handbook to the National Gallery, Volume I, Foreign Schools|Various
Titian was born at a sequestered town in the Alps of Friuli, in the year 1477, his father being of the ancient family of Vecelli.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, No. 569|Various
No. 26, mentions several other versions from Piedmont, Friuli, and Benevento.
Italian Popular Tales|Thomas Frederick Crane
Even the heroic little mountain fort of Osopo in the Friuli was compelled to capitulate on the 12th of October.
The Liberation of Italy|Countess Evelyn Martinengo-Cesaresco

From this kingdom depended the three dukedoms of Friuli, Spoleto, and Beneventum.
The Cathedral Builders|Leader Scott