Nakhichevan-on-Don

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Etymology[edit]

Named after Nakhichevan, one of the ancient areas of Armenia. Partial calque of Russian Нахичева́нь-на-Дону́ (Naxičevánʹ-na-Donú).

Proper noun[edit]

Nakhichevan-on-Don

  1. Originally a town established on the right bank of Don in Russia by Armenians resettled from Crimea; later incorporated into the city of Rostov-on-Don.
    Synonyms: Nakhichevan-na-Donu, New Nakhichevan, Nor Nakhichevan

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