Trasimene

noun

Lake Trasimene a lake in central Italy, in Umbria: the largest lake in central Italy; scene of Hannibal's victory over the Romans in 217 bc . Area: 128 sq km (49 sq miles)Also known as: Lake Perugia Italian name: Lago Trasimeno

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Historical Examples of trasimene

Fucina has been dried up as a speculation, and Trasimene is threatened.
Critical Studies
Ouida
It commands wide views northwards over the lakes of Chiusi and of Trasimene, and southwards towards Rome.
The Story of Perugia
Margaret Symonds
Lasche—a small fish corresponding to our dace, and abundant in the Lake of Trasimene.
The Story of Perugia
Margaret Symonds
The third thunderbolt of Hannibal fell at the Trasimene lake, when Flaminius was commander.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Vol. 2
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