Tyrrhenian Sea

geographical name

the part of the Mediterranean Sea that is west of mainland Italy, north of Sicily, and east of Sardinia and Corsica

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“Tyrrhenian Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tyrrhenian%20Sea. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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