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Definition of wolfenbüttel

wolfenbüttel

/ˌvʊlfənˈbʏtəl/
wol · fen · büt · tel
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wolfenbüttel Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A historic town in Lower Saxony, Germany, located on the Oker river, known as the former residence of the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg and famous for housing the prestigious Herzog August Library.

Example

"Scholars from around the world travel to Wolfenbüttel to research historical manuscripts at the Herzog August Library."

• Rhymes for wolfenbüttel

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Germanic personal name 'Wulferi' combined with the Old Saxon suffix '-büttel', meaning a settlement, estate, or dwelling.

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