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Nov 27, 2009
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Lu•ca•ni•a



Pronunciation: (lOO-kā'nē-u), [key]
n.
1. an ancient region in S Italy, NW of the Gulf of Taranto.
2. a modern region in S Italy, comprising most of the ancient region. 617,295; 3856 sq. mi. (9985 sq. km). Italian, Basilicata.

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