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Definition of turku

turku

/ˈtʊər.kuː/
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turku Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city and the former capital of Finland, located on the southwestern coast at the mouth of the Aura River, historically significant as the oldest city in the country.

Example

"During our tour of Finland, we explored the medieval castle and the historic cathedral in Turku."

• Nearby Words

turkish viper
turkiye
turkmenistan
turku
turkwel
turmeric
turnip

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old East Slavic word 'tŭrgŭ', meaning 'marketplace' or 'trade'.

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