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Definition of kaunas
kaunas
/ˈkaʊ.nəs/
Kau · nas
kaunas Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The second-largest city in Lithuania, located in the central part of the country at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers, and historically known for serving as the temporary capital during the interwar period.
Example
"We spent a weekend exploring the modernist architecture and historic Old Town of Kaunas."
• Rhymes for kaunas
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Lithuanian name 'Kaunas', which linguists suggest may have originated from an old Baltic personal name, or potentially from a root word related to fighting or marshland.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kaunas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kaunas