como

como — geographical name

1. a town in Lombardy, northern Italy, on the southwestern shore of Lake Como. Abou

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Definition

a town in Lombardy, northern Italy, on the southwestern shore of Lake Como. About 83,000 people live there.

Example

Theo took a train from Milan to Como for a weekend trip.

From the ferry dock in Como, passengers can see the Alps on a clear day.

place name + landmark context

Etymology

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From Latin 'Comum', the name of a Roman settlement on the lake's southern shore. The modern town grew from this base and later gave its name to the lake itself.