Orvieto
Americannoun
noun
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Latin name: Urbs Vetus. a market town in central Italy, in Umbria: Etruscan remains. Pop: 20 705 (2001)
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a light white wine from this region
Etymology
Origin of Orvieto
First recorded in 1665–75
Example Sentences
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Rather, the castle is Hotel La Badia di Orvieto, a semi-popular vacation spot anyone with enough money can rent out for events and lodging.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2025
In fact, at one point he just addressed a letter to her hometown of Orvieto, Italy, hoping it would reach her.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024
The most common white from Umbria is Orvieto, named after the charming town that is the center of the region.
From New York Times • May 21, 2020
Melanee Shale and Raphe Wolfgang, both from Los Angeles, were supposed to have their wedding feast at a winery in the Umbrian town of Orvieto on April 18.
From Reuters • Mar. 17, 2020
“Oh, no, sir. I didn’t think I should, since I was in Orvieto at the time directing the antiaircraft fire.”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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