Krefeld

American

[krey-feld, krey-felt] / ˈkreɪ fɛld, ˈkreɪˌfɛlt /

Or Crefeld

noun

a city in W North Rhine-Westphalia, in W Germany, NW of Cologne.

Krefeld British

/ ˈkreɪfɛld, ˈkreːfɛlt /

noun

a city in Germany, in W North Rhine-Westphalia: textile industries. Pop: 238 565 (2003 est)

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The study that caused the biggest stir came from a group led by Dutch researcher Caspar A. Hallmann in 2017, in which data from the Krefeld Entomological Association was analysed.

From Science Daily

One option is a possible delay of a planned phase-out of coal-fired power plants it still operates at its German sites in Leverkusen and Krefeld.

From Reuters

An animal shelter says it is looking for the owner of an ostrich chick that was found in the German town of Krefeld late Friday.

From Seattle Times

Krefeld Zoo said the bird wasn’t one of theirs.

From Seattle Times

Growing up in Krefeld, Germany, Leendertz had bred mice and toads and spent a lot of time at the local zoo.

From Science Magazine

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