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Definition of harz

harz

/hɑːrts/
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harz Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major forested low mountain range situated in northern Germany, historically significant for its silver mines, traditional folklore, and its highest peak, the Brocken.

Example

"During our tour of Germany, we took a steam train up to the Brocken, the highest peak in the Harz."

• Rhymes for harz

• Nearby Words

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harvest mouse
harvestman
harz
hash
hash brown
hassock

Word Origin & Etymology

From German 'Harz', derived from the Middle High German word 'Hart', meaning 'mountain forest' or 'wooded height'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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