Huntsville

geographical name

Hunts·​ville ˈhənts-ˌvil How to pronounce Huntsville (audio)
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1
city in northern Alabama population 180,105

Note: In 1819, Huntsville served as temporary capital of Alabama.

2
city in eastern Texas north of Houston population 38,548

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“Huntsville.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Huntsville. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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