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Definition of krakow

krakow

/ˈkrɑːkaʊ/
Kra · kow
Adjective:Cracovian
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krakow Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in southern Poland situated on the Vistula River, historically significant as the nation's former royal capital and renowned for its well-preserved medieval old town and Jewish quarter.

Example

"During our tour of Central Europe, we spent three days exploring the historic Wawel Castle and the bustling market square of Krakow."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While historically anglicized as 'Cracow', the spelling 'Krakow' (often with its original diacritic, 'Kraków') is the standard modern usage in English.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Polish 'Kraków', traditionally meaning 'the town of Krak', named after King Krakus, the legendary founder of the city and slayer of the Wawel Dragon.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Krakow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/krakow
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