"Belux" meaning in English

See Belux in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Dutch Belux and French Belux, from the first syllables of Belgium and Luxembourg. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nl|Belux}} Dutch Belux, {{bor|en|fr|Belux}} French Belux Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Belux
  1. A geographic region grouping Belgium and Luxembourg, often used in business. Wikipedia link: Belux Categories (place): Places in Belgium, Places in Luxembourg Translations (a grouping of Belgium and Luxembourg): Belux [masculine] (Dutch)
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