Parma
Americannoun
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a city in N Italy, SE of Milan.
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a city in NE Ohio.
noun
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a city in N Italy, in Emilia-Romagna: capital of the duchy of Parma and Piacenza from 1545 until it became part of Italy in 1860; important food industry (esp Parmesan cheese). Pop: 163 457 (2001)
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a city in NE Ohio, south of Cleveland. Pop: 83 861 (2003 est)
Example Sentences
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The study was led by the University of Parma in Italy and coauthored by Cranfield University.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
Parma chief of police Andrea Pagliaro told AFP the investigation centred around a gang of nine Moldavian suspects.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
In 1061, rival factions elected two competing popes, Alexander II and Bishop Cadalus of Parma, who became known as Honorius II.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Newcastle have monitored the Parma keeper - although England's James Trafford is said to be their top target - while Leeds have also been linked.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Little curvy lines of Acqua di Parma are coming off of him like heat waves in a desert.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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