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Definition of vercelli

vercelli

/vərˈtʃɛl.i/
ver · cel · li
Adjective:Vercellese
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vercelli Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A city and commune in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, historically significant as one of the oldest urban sites in the area and renowned as a major European center for rice cultivation.

2

A province in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, characterized by flat plains that are extensively used for agricultural production, particularly rice.

Example

"The province of Vercelli produces a significant portion of the Arborio rice used in traditional Italian cuisine."

• Rhymes for vercelli

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Latin 'Vercellae', which is believed to be of Celtic origin, potentially meaning 'guard of the Celts' or referring to an ancient tribal settlement.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vercelli. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vercelli
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