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Definition of danube

danube

/ˈdæn.juːb/
Dan · ube
Adjective:Danubian
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danube Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The second-longest river in Europe, flowing east from the Black Forest in Germany through Central and Eastern Europe to empty into the Black Sea.

Example

"Many picturesque and historic cities, including Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade, are situated along the banks of the Danube."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'Danubius', derived from the Proto-Indo-European root '*dānu-' meaning 'river' or 'flowing water'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Danube. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/danube
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