Mahón

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See also: mahon, mahón, mahoń, and Mahon

English

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Etymology

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From Spanish Mahón.

Proper noun

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Mahón

  1. The capital city of Minorca, Balearic Islands.
    Synonym: (official name) Maó

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Spanish

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Etymology

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From Latin Portus Magōnis, from Magō.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /maˈon/ [maˈõn]
  • Rhymes: -on
  • Syllabification: Ma‧hón

Proper noun

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Mahón m

  1. The capital city of Minorca, Balearic Islands, officially Maó in Catalan

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