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Definition of klagenfurt

klagenfurt

/ˈklɑː.ɡən.fʊərt/
Kla · gen · furt
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klagenfurt Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital city of the southern Austrian province of Carinthia, situated near Lake Wörthersee and known for its well-preserved Renaissance architecture.

Example

"During our road trip through the Alps, we stopped in Klagenfurt to see the famous Lindwurm fountain in the city center."

• Nearby Words

kjelfossen
kjeragfossen
kjosfossen
klagenfurt
klallam
klamath
klaralven

Word Origin & Etymology

From German Klagenfurt, originally 'Glanfurt', meaning 'ford over the river Glan'. Folk etymology later altered the name, connecting the first element to German 'klagen' (to lament), leading to local legends about a dragon (the Lindwurm).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Klagenfurt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/klagenfurt
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