Dundee

[ duhn-dee, duhn-dee ]
/ dʌnˈdi, ˈdʌn di /

noun

a seaport in E Scotland, on the Firth of Tay: administrative center of the Tayside.

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British Dictionary definitions for dundee (1 of 2)

Dundee1
/ (dʌnˈdiː) /

noun

a port in E Scotland, in City of Dundee council area, on the Firth of Tay: centre of the former British jute industry; university (1967). Pop: 154 674 (2001)
City of Dundee a council area in E Scotland. Pop: 143 090 (2003 est). Area: 65 sq km (25 sq miles)

British Dictionary definitions for dundee (2 of 2)

Dundee2
/ (dʌnˈdiː) /

noun

1st Viscount, title of John Graham of Claverhouse. ?1649–89, Scottish Jacobite leader, who died from his wounds after winning the battle of Killiecrankie
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