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duchy

English

Noun

(wikipedia duchy) (duchies)
  • A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.
  • * A Grand Duchy may be a self-governing state.
  • * A simple duchy tends to be a part of a larger kingdom or empire.

    • Related terms

    * barony * bishop * county * ducal * duchess * duke * march * marquess * marquessate * viscount ----

    luxembourg

    English

    (wikipedia Luxembourg)

    Alternative forms

    * Luxemburg, Luxemburg City,

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A country in Europe having borders with Belgium, France and Germany. Member state of the European Union. Official language: Letzeburgesh. Official name: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
  • A province of Wallonia, Belgium.
  • The capital city of Luxembourg (the country).
  • The district of Luxembourg (the country) that includes its capital city.

    • Derived terms

    * Luxembourger * Luxembourgian * Luxembourgish

    See also

    * * ----