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Palermo

puh-LUR-moh

Palermo (name) means the capital city of Sicily, Italy. Example: “Palermo is known for its historic markets and architecture.”

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The capital city of Sicily, Italy.
"Palermo is known for its historic markets and architecture."
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Etymology

From Italian Palermo, from Sicilian Palermu, from Arabic بَلَرْم (Balarm), from Latin Panormus, from Ancient Greek Πάνορμος (Pánormos), from πᾰν- (păn-, “all”) + ὅρμος (hórmos, “port”) for its natural harbor.

Origin: Italian

Frequently asked questions

What does “Palermo” mean?

The word “Palermo” means the capital city of Sicily, Italy.

How do you pronounce “Palermo”?

“Palermo” is pronounced puh-LUR-moh (/pəˈlɜː(ɹ)məʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Palermo” in a sentence?

Here is “Palermo” used in a sentence: “Palermo is known for its historic markets and architecture.”

What part of speech is “Palermo”?

“Palermo” is a name.

Is “Palermo” a common word?

“Palermo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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