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Definition of hotnitsa

hotnitsa

/ˈhɑːtnɪtsə/
hot · nit · sa

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hotnitsa Lexical Profile

• noun

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A village in northern Bulgaria, located in the Veliko Tarnovo Province, renowned for its scenic waterfall (Kaya Bunar) and as the site of a significant Chalcolithic-era gold treasure discovery.

Example

"During our tour of northern Bulgaria, we stopped at Hotnitsa to hike the eco-trail and photograph the stunning turquoise waters of its famous waterfall."

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Bulgarian 'Хотница' (Hotnitsa), the historical name of the village located in the Veliko Tarnovo Province of Bulgaria.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hotnitsa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hotnitsa
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