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Verona
vih-ROH-nuh
Verona (name) means a historic city in northern Italy, on the river Adige, famous as the setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Example: “Tourists flock to Verona every summer to see Juliet's balcony.”
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A historic city in northern Italy, on the river Adige, famous as the setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
"Tourists flock to Verona every summer to see Juliet's balcony."
"The couple got married in a small church just outside Verona."
How to use Verona
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Italian city best known for romance, opera, and Shakespeare — also used as a given name and surname.
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Etymology
From the Italian city name Verona, going back to the Latin Vērōna.
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What does “Verona” mean?
The word “Verona” means a historic city in northern Italy, on the river Adige, famous as the setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In plain terms, an Italian city best known for romance, opera, and Shakespeare — also used as a given name and surname.
How do you pronounce “Verona”?
“Verona” is pronounced vih-ROH-nuh (/vɪˈɹəʊnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Verona” in a sentence?
Here is “Verona” used in a sentence: “Tourists flock to Verona every summer to see Juliet's balcony.”
What part of speech is “Verona”?
“Verona” is a name.
Where does the word “Verona” come from?
The word “Verona” comes from Latin. From the Italian city name Verona, going back to the Latin Vērōna.
Is “Verona” a common word?
“Verona” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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