Main Entry: Paes·tum

Pronunciation: \ˈpes-təm, ˈpēs-\

Variant(s): or earlier Po·sei·do·nia \ˌpä-ˌsī-ˈdō-nē-ə, ˌpō-\

Function: geographical name

ancient city S Italy in W Lucania on Gulf of Salerno (ancient Bay of Paestum)