Saxony

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English

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Etymology

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From Saxon +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsæksəni/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Proper noun

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Saxony

  1. A historic realm and modern state of Germany.
    Synonym: (in compounds) Saxe

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See also

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Divisions of the Federal Republic of Germany in English (layout · text)
Area states: Baden-Württemberg · Bavaria · Brandenburg · Hesse · Lower Saxony · Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania · North Rhine-Westphalia · Rhineland-Palatinate · Saarland · Saxony · Saxony-Anhalt · Schleswig-Holstein · Thuringia
City states: Berlin · Bremen · Hamburg

Noun

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Saxony (countable and uncountable, plural Saxonies)

  1. A fine soft woollen fabric.
  2. Saxony yarn, or flannel made from this or similar yarn.