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Definition of “Assisi”

Assisi (Italian asˈsiːzi) 

Definitions

noun

  1. a town in central Italy, in Umbria: birthplace of St Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order here in 1208. Pop: 25 304 (2001)

Example Sentences Including 'Assisi'

JOHN CLAMP recently purchased a bottle of Assisi Tea Tree Concentrated Shampoo for Rabbits and Small Animals.
New Scientist (2004)
Like St Francis of Assisi , he had made friends with the birds, or rather with one bird: the visiting sparrow.
Aldiss, Brian Somewhere East of Life
Lydia Greer, the Assisi manager, said it was very fortunate that Chrissie was spotted.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)
St Francis of Assisi 's real name was something else -- Giovanni, I think.
Stewart, Michael Grace
St Francis of Assisi wouldn't have had time to get rid of a handful of birdseed.
Cleary, Jon Murder Song
The pup, a whippet cross, is being cared for at the Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)
The saint's hearse, drawn by white oxen, proceeded through the streets of Assisi.
Jepson, Tim Umbria - the green heart of Italy
We ended our Umbrian ride by cycling from Spello (an historic town of great charm) to Assisi.
SA Star (2005)

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