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Definition of dundee

dundee

/dʌnˈdiː/
Dun · dee
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dundee Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Scottish A major coastal city in eastern Scotland, situated on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, historically recognized for its industries in jute, jam, and journalism.

2

British A traditional Scottish fruitcake enriched with currants, sultanas, and spices, typically decorated with concentric circles of blanched almonds (often referred to fully as Dundee cake).

Example

"She served a generous slice of Dundee alongside a pot of Earl Grey tea."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for dundee

• Nearby Words

dumptruck
dumpy
dunce
dundee
dunderhead
dune
dung

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Dùn Dèagh' or 'Dùn Dè', likely meaning 'fort on the Tay' or 'fort of fire'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dundee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dundee
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