landau
[lan-daw, -dou]
- a four-wheeled, two-seated carriage with a top made in two parts that may be let down or folded back.
- a sedanlike automobile with a short convertible back.
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Origin of landau
First recorded in 1735–45; perhaps named after Landau, town in Germany where first made
Landau
[lahn-dou; Russian luhn-dou]
- Lev Da·vi·do·vich [lyef duh-vye-duh-vyich] /ˈlyɛf dʌˈvyɛ də vyɪtʃ/, 1908–68, Russian scientist: Nobel Prize in Physics 1962.
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Examples from the Web for landau
Contemporary Examples
In the age of “a million choices,” as Landau said, this short, fun experience wins out over the classic salon experience.
By the end of this year, Landau hopes to have close to 3,000 employees and more than $40 million in revenue.
“We have been sort of on a rocket ship here in terms of our growth,” said Landau.
The State Landau coach which will carry the Queen, above,and below, the Mall.
Dawn Dress Rehearsal for JubileeJune 1, 2012
Peres recently co-wrote a book with Landau about his mentor, Ben-Gurion.
Historical Examples
They were coming in; a storm of oaths greeted them from the landau.
And the landau, still rolling on, turned into the Rue de Rome.
Doctor PascalEmile Zola
They re-entered the landau, Macquart taking the seat beside the coachman.
Doctor PascalEmile Zola
The party returned from church in the landau that brought up Davy's luggage.
Capt'n Davy's HoneymoonHall Caine
On May 5th, 1760, he was driven from the Tower to Tyburn in a landau drawn by six horses.
Bygone PunishmentsWilliam Andrews
landau
- a four-wheeled carriage, usually horse-drawn, with two folding hoods that meet over the middle of the passenger compartment
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Word Origin
C18: named after Landau (a town in Bavaria), where it was first made
Landau
- Lev Davidovich (ljɛf daˈvidəvitʃ). 1908–68, Soviet physicist, noted for his researches on quantum theory and his work on the theories of solids and liquids: Nobel prize for physics 1962
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Word Origin and History for landau
n.
type of four-wheeled carriage, 1743, from Landau, town in Bavaria where they first were made. The first element is the common Germanic element found in English land (n.); the identity of the second is disputed. But Klein says the vehicle name is "in reality" Spanish lando "originally a light four-wheeled carriage drawn by mules," from Arabic al-andul.
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