"Elche" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈeɪlt͡ʃeɪ/ [General-American]
Etymology: From Spanish Elche, from Ancient Greek Ἑλίκη (Helíkē, “A nymph who took care of Zeus in his infancy on Crete”). The Spanish city was named after Helike by Greek colonists. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|Elche}} Spanish Elche, {{der|en|grc|Ἑλίκη||A nymph who took care of Zeus in his infancy on Crete}} Ancient Greek Ἑλίκη (Helíkē, “A nymph who took care of Zeus in his infancy on Crete”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Elche
  1. A city in Spain Categories (place): Cities in Spain, Places in Spain
    Sense id: en-Elche-en-name-Tu3XDVc1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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