Paestum

geographical name

Paes·​tum ˈpe-stəm How to pronounce Paestum (audio)
ˈpē-
variants or earlier Poseidonia
ancient city in southern Italy on the Gulf of Salerno (ancient Bay of Paestum)

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“Paestum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paestum. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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