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Krakow

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Krakow (name) means a historic city in southern Poland on the Vistula River, and the former capital of Poland. Example: “They toured the old market square in Krakow.”

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A historic city in southern Poland on the Vistula River, and the former capital of Poland.
"They toured the old market square in Krakow."
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Etymology

Comes from Middle English crakou, crawcow.

Origin: Middle English

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What does “Krakow” mean?
The word “Krakow” means a historic city in southern Poland on the Vistula River, and the former capital of Poland.
How do you pronounce “Krakow”?
“Krakow” is pronounced KRA-kow (/ˈkɹækaʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Krakow” in a sentence?
Here is “Krakow” used in a sentence: “They toured the old market square in Krakow.”
What part of speech is “Krakow”?
“Krakow” is a name.

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