English Explanatory Dictionary

Placentia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A city in Orange County, California, United States.
  2. A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Pronunciation

/pləˈsɛnʃə/ /pləˈsɛnʃiə/

Word forms

Placentia

Etymology

The town in Newfoundland is likely named after the Basque town of Placencia.

Derived words

Placentia Bay
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