What is another word for ragusa?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈaɡjuːsə] (IPA)

"Ragusa" is a noun that can refer to a city in Sicily, Italy, or to a bitter herb from the same area. Some synonyms for the city of Ragusa include "Dubrovnik," its Croatian name, "Ragusa Ibla," the historic city center, and "Ragusan," referring to something or someone from Ragusa. Additionally, the Italian word for Ragusa is "Ragusa" itself. As for the herb, "Ragusa" can be interchangeable with "Ruscus," or "Butcher's Broom," a plant with spiky leaves and red berries used in traditional medicine to alleviate symptoms such as swelling and cramps. Overall, Ragusa refers to both a place and a plant, each with its own set of synonyms to describe them.

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What are the hypernyms for Ragusa?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Ragusa

Napoleon's preoccupation was always for the East: on February 21st, 1803, he had charged his Minister of Marine to send arms and ammunition to the Suliotes and Maniotes then revolting against the Sultan; and at midsummer French agents were at ragusa to prepare for a landing at the mouth of the River Cattaro.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
In fact, as will appear in the next chapter, Napoleon now usurped the place in Germany previously held by the Hapsburgs, and extended his influence as far east as the River Inn, and, on the south, down to the remote city of ragusa on the Adriatic.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
His hold on Dalmatia, ragusa, and Corfu was not wholly assured.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose

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