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Definition of odense

odense

/ˈoʊ.dən.sə/
O · den · se
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odense Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The third-largest city in Denmark, located on the island of Funen, historically significant and famous as the birthplace of the renowned fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen.

Example

"We took a train from Copenhagen to Odense to visit the museum dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old Danish 'Othenense', derived from Old Norse 'Óðinsvé', meaning 'Odin's sanctuary', indicating the area was historically a significant place of worship for the Norse god Odin.

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