noun
Uncommon
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
1
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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Etymology
From the Spanish city of Toledo, long famed for the quality of its swords.
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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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