Venice

geographical name Ven·ice \ˈve-nəs\

Definition of VENICE

city & port NE Italy ∗ of Veneto, on islands in Lagoon of Venice (inlet of Gulf of Venice) pop 275,368

— Ve·ne·tian \və-ˈnē-shən\ adjective or noun

Ven·ice or Italian Ve·ne·zia \ve-ˈnet-sē-ä\ or Latin Ve·ne·tia \və-ˈnē-sh(ē-)ə\

VENICE Defined for Kids

geographical name Ven·ice \ˈve-nəs\

city N Italy on islands in Lagoon of Venice (inlet of Adriatic Sea)

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