Thuringian

noun

Thu·​rin·​gian thu̇-ˈrin-j(ē-)ən How to pronounce Thuringian (audio)
thyu̇r-
1
: a member of an ancient Germanic people whose kingdom was overthrown by the Franks in the sixth century
2
: a native or inhabitant of Thuringia
Thuringian adjective

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Sparsely populated, the region boasts the dense Thuringian Forest, an ancient mountain range around which small towns were scattered. Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Thuringian was in 1618

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“Thuringian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thuringian. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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