"Ann Arbor" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /æn ˈɑɹbɚ/ [General-American]
Etymology: 1824 as Annarbour. From the names of two women named Ann, wives of the founders; "arbor/arbour" referring to stands of bur oak. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Annarbour}} Annarbour, {{l|en|bur oak}} bur oak Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Ann Arbor}} Ann Arbor
  1. A city, the county seat of Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States. Categories (place): Cities in Michigan, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in Michigan, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Ann_Arbor-en-name-9wojM9ep Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, County seats of Michigan, USA

Alternative forms

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