Ancona

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A port city in the Marche region of Italy known for its historical significance and picturesque views
2. A coastal town in Italy that serves as a major naval base and commercial port with attractive architecture
3. An Italian municipality distinguished by its maritime heritage and as a center for trade and culture

Etymology: Ancona is the name of a port city on the Adriatic coast of central Italy, and the English word simply carries that name over from Italian. The city's name is ancient. Its Greek form, "Ankon," meant "elbow," a reference to the bend in the coastline where the old harbour sits, and the Italian name descends from it. English took the word directly from Italian, so it appears in English as a proper noun for the city rather than a term with its own meaning.

Synonyms: Ancona (city), Ancona (breed)