Koln
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major city in Germany: Köln (also spelled "Koln" in English without the umlaut) is a large commercial, cultural, and historical city located in western Germany on the Rhine River.
Usage
- Köln is used as the name of a specific geographic location. It functions as a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
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Advanced Usage
- "Cologne": The French and English name for the city. The word "cologne" (lowercase) also refers to a type of perfume originating from this city.
- Eau de Cologne was first made in Cologne in the early 18th century.
Variants and Related Words
- Cologne: The more common English name for the city of Köln/Koln.
- Köln: The standard German spelling of the city's name.
Synonyms
- Cologne: The direct English synonym for the city name "Koln".
Noun
- a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League