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Definition of labe
labe
/ˈlɑː.beɪ/
La · be
labe Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
The Czech name for the River Elbe, a major central European waterway that originates in the Krkonoše Mountains of the northern Czech Republic before flowing through Bohemia and continuing into Germany.
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In English discourse, this river is predominantly referred to by its German name, the Elbe; the name 'Labe' is strictly reserved for contexts explicitly discussing Czech geography, history, or hydrology.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Labe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/labe