"Balaclava" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˌbæl.əˈklɑːvə/
Etymology: From Balaklava or the Battle of Balaclava. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Balaclava
  1. A town in St. Elizabeth parish, Jamaica Wikipedia link: Balaklava, Battle of Balaclava Categories (place): Places in Jamaica, Towns in Jamaica
    Sense id: en-Balaclava-en-name-Ofh4Bo-x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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