Pforzheim

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English[edit]

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Proper noun[edit]

Pforzheim

  1. A city and urban district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

German[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Latin portus (harbor, port) and -heim. First mentioned as Port[u] on a milestone from the 3rd century, subsequently attested as Porza in the 7th century.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈp͡fɔʁt͡shaɪ̯m/
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  • Hyphenation: Pforz‧heim

Proper noun[edit]

Pforzheim n (proper noun, genitive Pforzheims or (optionally with an article) Pforzheim)

  1. A city and urban district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany; administrative seat of Enzkreis district.

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