Habsburg
/ˈhæps.bɜːɹɡ/
Habsburg proper noun: an Alpine castle in Aargau canton, northern Switzerland.
Proper noun
Habsburg
- An Alpine castle in Aargau canton, northern Switzerland.
- A Swabian noble family named after it, which became the ruling (hereditary) dynasty of Austria, at times other countries (mainly in Iberia and the former Burgundian territories) and supplied successive (elected) emperors of the Holy Roman Empire.
- Synonyms:
- Habsburgers
Noun
Habsburg (plural Habsburgs)
- A member of the Habsburg noble family.
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Adjective
Habsburg (not comparable)
- Relating to the Habsburg family and dynasty.
Synonyms of Habsburg
- Habsburgers
Forms of Habsburg
| Proper noun | |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Hapsburg |
| Noun | |
| plural | Habsburgs |
Origin of Habsburg
Borrowed from German Habsburg, according to legend from Habichtsburg (“hawk's castle”) (Habicht (“hawk”) + Burg (“castle”)).
Words formed from Habsburg
- Habsburger
- Habsburgian
- Habsburg jaw
- Habsburg lip
- Habsburg Monarchy
Phrases with Habsburg
Questions about Habsburg
- What does Habsburg mean?
- Habsburg means an Alpine castle in Aargau canton, northern Switzerland.
- What part of speech is Habsburg?
- Habsburg can be a proper noun, a noun or an adjective.
- How do you pronounce Habsburg?
- Habsburg is pronounced /ˈhæps.bɜːɹɡ/.
Words near Habsburg in the dictionary
Source and license
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