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in reply to a message by Anneza
Anneza please don't guess if you don't have anyknowledge about the name.
Enna, Italy's most elevated chief town of province.
The name Enna derives from the ancient Latin term Henna, that means "high". Throughout the years, it was called Castrum Ennae by the Romans, that means "Castle of Enna", and Qasr Yãnnah by the Arabs, meaning "Enna's farmhouse".
Enna, Italy's most elevated chief town of province.
The name Enna derives from the ancient Latin term Henna, that means "high". Throughout the years, it was called Castrum Ennae by the Romans, that means "Castle of Enna", and Qasr Yãnnah by the Arabs, meaning "Enna's farmhouse".
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Ancient Latin must be rather different from the kind I learnt, sweety. Henna, meaning high? Indeed. I'd like to see a reference for that. And I simply don't believe that a sensible bunch like the Romans would call a place Castle of High. Enna's Place, yes of course, but that doesn't give the meaning. Nor do you. If you've got it, I'd be interested.
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