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ghent
Ghent (name) means the capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium.
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The capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium.
"The higher levels of chlorate were discovered during routine testing at the company's production facility in Ghent, Belgium, according to an unnamed company spokesperson quoted by the AFP news agency."
— Lucy Hooker, Coca-Cola recalls drinks in UK due to chemical levels (2025)
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One of six places in the United States, including a Carroll County, Kentucky city, a Columbia County, New York town, and a Norfolk, Virginia historic district.
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The name of a small city in Carroll County, Kentucky.
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The name of a small city found in Minnesota, in Lyon County.
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Etymology
From Middle Dutch Ghent (modern spelling: Gent), from Latin Ganda, itself probably of Celtic origin.
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What is the meaning of ghent?
"ghent" (name) means the capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium.
What are the different meanings of ghent?
"ghent" has 3 main meanings: 1. The capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium; 2. One of six places in the United States, including a Carroll County, Kentucky city, a Columbia County, New York town, and a Norfolk, Virginia historic district; 3. The name of a small city in Carroll County, Kentucky.
