A historical region between France and Italy, or a type of cabbage with crinkled leaves.
From Latin 'Sabaudia,' possibly derived from 'sapaudia' meaning 'fir forest.' The region gave its name to the House of Savoy, Italian royalty, and later to the Savoy cabbage variety and the famous London hotel.
The Savoy region's strategic location in the Alps made it a coveted prize for centuries, changing hands between France and Italy multiple times before becoming part of unified Italy in 1860. The crinkled Savoy cabbage earned its name because it was cultivated in this mountainous region, where its hardy, textured leaves could withstand harsh alpine winters.
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