English Explanatory Dictionary

Venice of the North

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. Nickname for Saint Petersburg: a federal city of Russia.
  2. Nickname for Amsterdam: the capital city of the Netherlands.

Word forms

Venice of the North the Venice of the North

Etymology

From the many canals in these cities, similar to Venice, Italy, a city known for its canals.

Related words

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