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Warsaw
WAW-saw
Warsaw (name) means the capital and largest city of Poland. Example: “The couple visited Warsaw's Old Town during their trip to Poland.”
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The capital and largest city of Poland.
"The couple visited Warsaw's Old Town during their trip to Poland."
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A large species of grouper fish found in the western Atlantic, also known as the jewfish.
"The angler was thrilled to reel in a warsaw weighing over 100 pounds."
How to use Warsaw
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe capital of Poland, or, separately, a large grouper fish caught off the Atlantic coast.
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Etymology
The English name derives from the Polish Warszawa, ultimately traced back to an Old Polish personal or place name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Warsaw” mean?
The word “Warsaw” means the capital and largest city of Poland. In plain terms, the capital of Poland, or, separately, a large grouper fish caught off the Atlantic coast.
How do you pronounce “Warsaw”?
“Warsaw” is pronounced WAW-saw (/ˈwɔɹsɔ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Warsaw” in a sentence?
Here is “Warsaw” used in a sentence: “The couple visited Warsaw's Old Town during their trip to Poland.”
What part of speech is “Warsaw”?
Depending on how it is used, “Warsaw” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Warsaw” come from?
The word “Warsaw” comes from Polish. The English name derives from the Polish Warszawa, ultimately traced back to an Old Polish personal or place name.
Is “Warsaw” a common word?
“Warsaw” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Warsaw” have?
“Warsaw” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the capital and largest city of Poland.
Is Warsaw the capital of Poland?
Yes, Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is the country's main political, cultural, and economic center.
Why is a jewfish also called a warsaw?
Warsaw is an alternate common name for a large species of grouper found in the western Atlantic, also known as the jewfish. The name refers to the fish, not the Polish city, and the two senses are unrelated.
Do you capitalize warsaw when referring to the fish?
Usage varies, but many sources lowercase it as warsaw when naming the grouper species, reserving the capitalized Warsaw for the city. Checking the specific style guide or reference you are following is the safest way to decide.
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