Dunquerque

Dictionary of the word “Dunquerque”

Meaning of the word

The word “Dunquerque” is the name of a city located in northern France, known in French as “Dunkerque”.

Origin of the word

The name “Dunquerque” originates from the Ancient Dutch “Dunkerk”, which means “Church in Dune”. The city was founded in the seventh century and its name evolved over the years until it reached the current form.

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “dunquerque”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “dunquerque”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “Dunquerque” are Dunkerque (in French) and Dunkirk.

Word Definitions

  1. Name of a city in northern France;
  2. Name of a battle during World War II, known as Dunquerque’s evacuation.

Phrases that the word applies

1. “Dunquerque is a French port city located in the department of Nord.”

2. “The Battle of Dunquerque was a crucial moment in the history of World War II.”

Examples of the word in text

1. The city of Dunquerque is known for its beautiful beaches and its important port.

2. During the battle of Dunquerque, thousands of soldiers were rescued from the beaches and taken back to England.

Rhymes with the word

Some words that rhyme with “dunquerque” are: Pernambuco, revoke, luque, suque, among others.

Anagrams with the word

Some possible anagrams with the word “dunquerque” are: QNOTE, QNOTA.

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