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Mezzogiorno

Syllabification: (Mez·zo·gior·no)
Pronunciation: /ˌmetsōˈjôrnō/
Definition of Mezzogiorno
  • the southern part of Italy, including Sicily and Sardinia.

Origin:

Italian, literally 'midday'; compare with Midi

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