Geneva
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Mentioned in Latin texts as Genava. Probably of Celtic origin, from a root genu-, genawa, possibly akin to Genoa.
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /dʒəˈniːvə/
Noun [edit]
Geneva (plural Genevas)
- Gin, especially Holland gin
Proper noun [edit]
Geneva
- A city in Switzerland.
- A canton of Switzerland, having Geneva as its capital.
- Largest lake in Switzerland.
- A female given name, from the place name or confused with Genevieve or Ginevra.
- (by ellipsis) The Geneva Convention.
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Translations [edit]
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lake
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