Lombardy

American

[lom-ber-dee, luhm-] / ˈlɒm bər di, ˈlʌm- /

noun

a region and former kingdom in N Italy. 9,190 sq. mi. (23,800 sq. km).

Lombardy British

/ ˈlʌm-, ˈlɒmbədɪ /

noun

Italian name: Lombardia. a region of N central Italy, bordering on the Alps: dominated by prosperous lordships and city-states during the Middle Ages; later ruled by Spain and then by Austria before becoming part of Italy in 1859; intensively cultivated and in parts highly industrialized. Pop: 9 108 645 (2003 est). Area: 23 804 sq km (9284 sq miles)

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Milan is Italy's second-largest city after Rome, and its metropolitan area stretches across much of Lombardy and into eastern Piedmont.

From Science Daily

The mascots were chosen via a public design contest and represent curiosity, resilience and the spirit of the Alps and Lombardy and named for the primary host cities CosTINA and MILanO.

From Salon

But as you move inland and north — into Abruzzo, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia — winter cooking becomes heartier, more restrained, and deeply tied to survival.

From Salon

Born in Lombardy in May 1932, Valentino was known for his collections that displayed luxury, wealth and opulence as well as broad shoulder padding.

From BBC

A man has been arrested and the situation brought under control, according to the Lombardy Airports Association.

From BBC

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