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Windsor Moderate

Windsor has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

"Windsor is a bustling border city located directly across the river from Detroit, known for its vibrant cultural scene and historic architecture."

2

the British royal family since 1917

"The Windsor dynasty has ruled Britain continuously since King George V changed the name in 1917."

Proper Noun
1

Windsor, Berkshire, a market town in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, famous for Windsor Castle.

"We spent our holidays exploring the historic streets of Windsor before visiting the iconic castle."

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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
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Origin

The name Windsor comes from Old English Windlesōra, which literally means "bank with a windlass" or "winch by the riverside." It is named after the specific location where a reel for lifting boats was once situated on the river shore.

Rhyming Words
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