Capua

geographical name

Cap·​ua ˈka-pyu̇-wə How to pronounce Capua (audio)
ˈkä-pü-ä
commune in southern Italy on the Volturno River northwest of the site of the ancient city of Capua population 19,457

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“Capua.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Capua. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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