Modena
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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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Ferrari describes its new electric vehicle as a "glass house", with headlights that are invisible when switched off, and a rear end reminiscent of famous models such as the 360 Modena.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Also from Modena was Chiara, who said "it was nice to see her looking well now" and described the princess as "strong and kind".
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Professor Marwan El Ghoch of the Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia explains that this limitation makes it difficult for BMI to accurately reflect adiposity.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
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 • Nov. 20, 2025
Modena lies in the vast campagna lying between the Appenines and the Adriatic—an immense plain looking like the sea as far as the eye can stretch from north to south.
From Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe by Willis, N. Parker
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