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Definition of wernigerode
wernigerode
/ˌvɛərnɪɡəˈroʊdə/
wer · ni · ge · ro · de
wernigerode Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A picturesque town in the Harz district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, situated on the northern slopes of the Harz Mountains and renowned for its historic half-timbered architecture and Wernigerode Castle.
Example
"We spent the afternoon admiring the medieval town hall in the center of Wernigerode before catching the narrow-gauge steam train into the mountains."
• Rhymes for wernigerode
Word Origin & Etymology
First mentioned in written records in the 12th century, the name originates from a forest clearing ('-rode') established by a founder or local ruler named Werniger or Wernher.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wernigerode. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wernigerode