Etymology

Bohemian Forest

Today it means: A mountain range in the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany. Full definition →

German Böhmerwald
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  1. German · calque ofBöhmerwald
  2. English todayBohemian Forest

Probably a calque of German Böhmerwald.

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