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Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe proper noun: an independent city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany; the former capital of Baden.

Proper noun

Karlsruhe

  1. An independent city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany; the former capital of Baden.
  2. A rural district surrounding the city in Baden-Württemberg.
  3. A minor city in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States.

Origin of Karlsruhe

From German Karl + Ruhe ("rest"), after Charles III William of Baden-Durlach.

Questions about Karlsruhe

What does Karlsruhe mean?
Karlsruhe means an independent city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany; the former capital of Baden.
What part of speech is Karlsruhe?
Karlsruhe is a proper noun.

Words near Karlsruhe in the dictionary

  1. Karlsen
  2. Karlsens
  3. Karlskrona
  4. Karlson
  5. Karlsons
  6. Karlsruhe
  7. Karlsson
  8. Karluk
  9. Karluks
  10. Karly
  11. Karlyn

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