Lucania
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A historical region of southern Italy, now largely corresponding to the modern region of Basilicata, forming the instep of the Italian peninsula.
“The ancient Greeks established colonies throughout Lucania during the seventh century BC.”
Pronunciation
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lu·ca·ni·a
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Synonyms
basilicata
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A proper noun with three As spread across seven letters, useful only as a last resort
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