"Naptown" meaning in All languages combined

See Naptown on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈnæpˌtaʊn/
Etymology: From Indianapolis+town. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Naptown
  1. (US) Nickname for the city of Indianapolis, Indiana Tags: US
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