"BG3" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: From BG + 3. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} BG3
  1. (fandom slang) Initialism of Baldur's Gate 3. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, slang Alternative form of: Baldur's Gate 3 Categories (topical): Baldur's Gate
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