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toledo

tuh-LAY-doh

Toledo (noun) means a finely crafted sword or sword blade, so called after the Spanish city famous for its swordmaking. Example: “The museum displays a genuine toledo from the 16th century.”

noun
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A finely crafted sword or sword blade, so called after the Spanish city famous for its swordmaking.
"The museum displays a genuine toledo from the 16th century."
name
1
A historic city in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, and also the name of cities in the United States and the Philippines.
"Toledo, Ohio, sits on the shore of Lake Erie."

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toledos plural

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Etymology

From the Spanish city of Toledo, long famed for the quality of its swords.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “toledo” mean?

The word “toledo” means a finely crafted sword or sword blade, so called after the Spanish city famous for its swordmaking.

How do you pronounce “toledo”?

“Toledo” is pronounced tuh-LAY-doh (/təˈleɪ.doʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “toledo” in a sentence?

Here is “toledo” used in a sentence: “The museum displays a genuine toledo from the 16th century.”

What part of speech is “toledo”?

Depending on how it is used, “toledo” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “toledo” come from?

The word “toledo” comes from Spanish. From the Spanish city of Toledo, long famed for the quality of its swords.

Is “toledo” a common word?

“Toledo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “toledo” have?

“Toledo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a finely crafted sword or sword blade, so called after the Spanish city famous for its swordmaking.

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