Syktyvkar
[ sik-tif-kahr ]
/ sɪk tɪfˈkɑr /
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noun
the capital of the Komi Autonomous Republic, in the northwestern part of the Russian Federation in Europe.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Syktyvkar
/ (Russian siktifˈkar) /
noun
a city in NW Russia, capital of the Komi Republic: timber industry. Pop: 230 000 (2005 est)
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