Denver
[ den-ver ]
/ ˈdɛn vər /
noun
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a city in and the capital of Colorado, in the central part.
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British Dictionary definitions for Denver
Denver
/ (ˈdɛnvə) /
noun
a city in central Colorado: the state capital. Pop: 557 478 (2003 est)
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Cultural definitions for Denver
notes for Denver
Known as the “Mile-High City” because of its location at an altitude of 5,280 feet.
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