Thurgau

American

[toor-gou] / ˈtur gaʊ /

noun

a canton in NE Switzerland. 388 sq. mi. (1,005 sq. km). Frauenfeld.

Thurgau British

/ ˈtuːrɡau /

noun

French name: Thurgovie. a canton of NE Switzerland, on Lake Constance: annexed by the confederated Swiss states in 1460. Capital: Frauenfeld. Pop: 229 800 (2002 est). Area: 1007 sq km (389 sq miles)

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After a week-long training camp in Portugal, Wales will arrive in Switzerland on 29 June where the team will be based Lipperswil and Weinfelden in the canton of Thurgau.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2025

I am afraid Herr von Thurgau, that you have no conception of the gigantic nature of our undertaking, of the means at its disposal, and of the obstacles it must overcome.

From The Alpine Fay A Romance by Elisabeth Buerstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)

"Dr. Reinsfeld is a friend of yours?" asked Thurgau, in whose estimation the young official seemed suddenly to rise.

From The Alpine Fay A Romance by Elisabeth Buerstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)

"Only the Baroness Thurgau and Herr Waltenberg," was the reply.

From The Alpine Fay A Romance by Elisabeth Buerstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)

He got no further, for Thurgau burst into a loud laugh.

From The Alpine Fay A Romance by Elisabeth Buerstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)

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