noun
Elba
EHL-buh
noun
1
An Italian island off the coast of Tuscany, known historically as the place where Napoleon was first exiled.
"Napoleon was exiled to Elba in 1814 before briefly returning to power."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small Italian island, most famous as Napoleon's place of exile.
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Etymology
From Italian Elba, ultimately from Latin Ilva.