a town of Naples, in the province of Terra di Lavoro, 21 miles S.W. of Campobasso. It stands in a lofty and commanding position, and is in general well-built. It is the seat of a bishop, and contains a feudal castle, and a palace belonging to the Duke of Laurenzano. There are numerous manufactories in the town, including cotton, paper, flour, fulling, and copper mills. The water-power for these mills is supplied by a torrent supposed to flow by a subterranean channel from Lake Matese. The inhabitants are largely employed in the cultivation of vines and olives in the neighbourhood; and the wine and oils produced are excellent, and contribute in a great degree to the support of the people. Pop. about 7000.