"berlin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: [bɚˈlɪn] [General-American], /bəˈlɪn/ [Received-Pronunciation] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-berlin.wav [Southern-England] Forms: berlins [plural]
Etymology: From the name of the German capital city Berlin, where it was invented in the 17th century. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Berlin}} Berlin Head templates: {{en-noun}} berlin (plural berlins)
  1. A four-wheeled carriage with a separate sheltered seat behind the body. Categories (topical): Carriages Synonyms: berline

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