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Definition of gerlach

gerlach

/ˈɡɜːrlæk/
Ger · lach
Plural:Gerlachs
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gerlach Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A surname of Germanic origin, historically common in Germany and among people of German descent.

Example

"The historical archives contained several legal documents signed by a merchant named Gerlach in the sixteenth century."

2

American A small census-designated place in Washoe County, northwestern Nevada, United States, widely known as the gateway settlement to the Black Rock Desert and the annual Burning Man festival.

3

The highest peak in the High Tatras, Slovakia, and the entire Carpathian Mountain range, reaching an elevation of 2,654 meters (formally known as Gerlachovský štít).

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Germanic personal name Gerlach, composed of the Old High German elements 'gēr' (spear) and 'lāh' (play, battle, or motion).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gerlach. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gerlach
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