Modena
Americannoun
noun
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Ancient name: Mutina. a city in N Italy, in Emilia-Romagna: ruled by the Este family (18th–19th century); university (1678). Pop: 175 502 (2001)
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(sometimes not capital) a popular variety of domestic fancy pigeon originating in Modena
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"We won the league last year, after eight years we finally managed to win it, so we put a star on top of our crest," beams Ludo Romagnoli, who was born in Modena before moving to Brazil and then came to London for university.
From BBC
Because it has protected designation of origin, only the cheese made in the Italian provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna and Mantua can legally be called Parmigiano Reggiano.
From Los Angeles Times
The winners advance to next weekend’s final at Fred Kelly Stadium next to El Modena High.
From Los Angeles Times
Kubica's win was in the privately entered AF Corse - yellow livered as a nod to the early days of Ferrari's time in Modena before Enzo Ferrari moved operations to the now-famous Maranello near Bologna.
From BBC
Infielder, Kaitlyn Galasso, El Modena, Sr.: The Loyola Marymount commit led her team in hitting with a .462 average, including 48 hits and 12 home runs.
From Los Angeles Times
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