"Nob Hill" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Shortening of nabob (“wealthy person”). Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Nob Hill
  1. A neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Categories (place): Places in California, USA, Places in San Francisco, Places in the United States
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