an ancient town of Italy, in the duchy of Spoleto, and in the territory of the pope, with a bishop's see; seated at the foot of the Appennines, E. Long. 12. 55. N. Lat. 43. 2.

Terra Noceriana, Earth of Nocera, in the materia medica, a species of bole remarkably heavy, of a greyish-white colour, of an insipid taste, and generally with some particles in it which grit between the teeth. It is much esteemed by the Italians, as a remedy for venomous bites, and in fevers; but, excepting as an absorbent and astringent, no dependence is to be had on it.