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Naples

nap·les

UK/ˈneɪ.pəlz/ US/ˈneɪpʌlz/ fairly common

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Origin

From French Naples, from Latin Neāpolis, from Ancient Greek Νεᾱ́πολῐς (Neā́polĭs), from νέᾱ (néā, “new”) + πόλῐς (pólĭs, “city”) after the relocation of the original Greek settlement in the area. Doublet of Nabeul, Nablus, Napoli, Neapoli, and Neapolis. Compare Newton.

Phrases

  • Bay of Naples
  • duchy of Naples
  • East Naples
  • Gulf of Naples
  • Kingdom of Naples
  • Naples and die
  • Naples biscuit
  • Naples yellow

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