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Bruges
broozh
Bruges (name) means the capital city of West Flanders, Belgium, known for its medieval canals. Example: “They took a canal boat tour around Bruges.”
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The capital city of West Flanders, Belgium, known for its medieval canals.
"They took a canal boat tour around Bruges."
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Etymology
From Old Dutch brugga ("bridge"); a doublet of the English word bridge.
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What does “Bruges” mean?
The word “Bruges” means the capital city of West Flanders, Belgium, known for its medieval canals.
How do you pronounce “Bruges”?
“Bruges” is pronounced broozh (/bɹuːʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bruges” in a sentence?
Here is “Bruges” used in a sentence: “They took a canal boat tour around Bruges.”
What part of speech is “Bruges”?
“Bruges” is a name.
Where does the word “Bruges” come from?
The word “Bruges” comes from Dutch. From Old Dutch brugga ("bridge"); a doublet of the English word bridge.
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