Ghent

[ gent ]

/ gɛnt /

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noun

a port in northwestern Belgium, at the confluence of the Scheldt and Lys rivers: treaty 1814.

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French Gand

[gahn] /gɑ̃/ . Flemish Gent

[khent] /xɛnt/ .

Words nearby Ghent

Ghaziabad, Ghazzah, GHB, Gheber, ghee, Ghent, Gheorghiu, Gheorghiu-Dej, gherao, gherkin, ghetto

How to use Ghent in a sentence

Köhn was sent to Ghent to find it before the Nazis stole the rest of the altarpiece.
Inside Hitler’s Fantasy Museum|Noah Charney|February 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Why did Hitler crave the missing panel in the famous Ghent Altarpiece?
Hitler’s Hunt for the Holy Grail and the Ghent Altarpiece|Noah Charney|December 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Treaty of Versailles mentioned only four works of cultural heritage, foremost among them The Ghent Altarpiece.
Hitler’s Hunt for the Holy Grail and the Ghent Altarpiece|Noah Charney|December 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The iconography of The Ghent Altarpiece has long fascinated scholars.
Hitler’s Hunt for the Holy Grail and the Ghent Altarpiece|Noah Charney|December 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Flanders was overrun by the French, and Queen Philippa had been taken hostage in Ghent.
The Day the Sea Ran Red: The Battle of Sluys|Dan Jones|May 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When the Congress of Ghent assembled in 1576, the castle was occupied by a Spanish garrison, who refused to capitulate.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
This gloomy place, once the abode of so much cruelty, is one of the most interesting sights in Ghent.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
In the old days the men of Ghent were famous for their turbulent spirit and love of independence.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
Her father had made the haughty burghers of Ghent bow before him, but as soon as he was dead they rose again.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
On June 22 the King left Ghent, to mount once more the throne which had been retained for him at such a cost.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond

British Dictionary definitions for Ghent

Ghent

/ (ɡɛnt) /

noun

an industrial city and port in NW Belgium, capital of East Flanders province, at the confluence of the Rivers Lys and Scheldt: formerly famous for its cloth industry; university (1816). Pop: 229 344 (2004 est)Flemish name: Gent French name: Gand

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