name
Hesse
HEHS
Hesse (name) means a state in central Germany, and formerly a historic principality in the same region. Example: “Frankfurt is the largest city in the German state of Hesse.”
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A state in central Germany, and formerly a historic principality in the same region.
"Frankfurt is the largest city in the German state of Hesse."
Word forms
Hesses plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Hesse.
Rhymes for Hesse
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What does “Hesse” mean?
The word “Hesse” means a state in central Germany, and formerly a historic principality in the same region.
How do you pronounce “Hesse”?
“Hesse” is pronounced HEHS (/ˈhɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hesse” in a sentence?
Here is “Hesse” used in a sentence: “Frankfurt is the largest city in the German state of Hesse.”
What part of speech is “Hesse”?
“Hesse” is a name.