Krakau

[ German krah-kou ]

/ German ˈkrɑ kaʊ /

noun

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Example sentences from the Web for krakau

The stove is on Krakau's side, but by way of compensation Helms has an upholstered arm chair with a tall back.
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On our return from Praga, a deputation from the Hebrew congregation of Krakau was introduced.
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Helms lives on the street side and Krakau on the side nearest the courtyard.
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Krakau sits next to him working out a problem on a chess board.
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They wanted some one else, but I said: "No, let's ask Krakau; it will please him."
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British Dictionary definitions for krakau

Krakau

/ (ˈkraːkau) /

noun

the German name for Cracow

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