Venetia
Americannoun
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an ancient district in NE Italy: later a Roman province bounded by the Alps, the Po River, and the Adriatic Sea.
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a female given name.
noun
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the area of ancient Italy between the lower Po valley and the Alps: later a Roman province
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the territorial possessions of the medieval Venetian republic that were at the head of the Adriatic and correspond to the present-day region of Veneto and a large part of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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English trainer Venetia Williams got a surprise first win of the Festival when 66-1 Martator denied Jazzy Matty back-to-back Grand Annual wins.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
After 50 years of marriage, Venetia, who used to be an accomplished dancer, embraces her newly independent life.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2024
She is one of three women riding in the race, with Gina Andrews partnering Latenightpass for her husband Tom Ellis, while Lucy Turner rides the Venetia Williams-trained Chambard.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2024
Simply put, when it comes to playing a stunning and haughty heiress like Venetia, Oliver gets it right.
From Salon • Dec. 31, 2023
The sunflower is a symbol of constancy, and the portrait represents Digby in mourning for his wife, Venetia, who had died suddenly in 1633.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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