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Definition of weinheim

weinheim

/ˈvaɪn.haɪm/
Wein · heim
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weinheim Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A town located in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany, situated along the Bergstraße route and historically renowned as the 'Town of Two Castles' (Windeck and Wachenburg).

Example

"While exploring the Bergstraße region, the architectural students sketched the historic market square in Weinheim."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the Lorsch Codex in 755 AD as 'Winenheim', originating from a Frankish personal name 'Wino' combined with the Germanic suffix '-heim' (home). Later folk etymology associated the prefix with 'Wein' (wine), reflecting the area's prominent viticulture.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weinheim. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weinheim
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