Nalchik

[ nahl-chik; Russian nahl-chyik ]
/ ˈnɑl tʃɪk; Russian ˈnɑl tʃyɪk /

noun

a city in and the capital of Kabardino-Balkar Autonomous Republic in the S Russian Federation.

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Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Sawan, Nakuru, nalbuphine, nalbuphine hydrochloride, Nalchik, naled, NALGO, nalidixic acid, Nalline, nalmefene
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British Dictionary definitions for Nalchik

Nalchik
/ (Russian ˈnaljtʃik) /

noun

a city in SW Russia, capital of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, in a valley of the Greater Caucasus: health resort. Pop: 283 000 (2005 est)
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