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Definition of bruges

bruges

/bruːʒ/
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bruges Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, renowned for its extensive network of canals and well-preserved medieval architecture.

Word Nuance & Usage

In English, the city is typically referred to by its French name, Bruges, rather than its official Dutch and local Flemish name, Brugge.

• Rhymes for bruges

• Nearby Words

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brunei
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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bruges. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bruges
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