Etymology

Carlsbad

Carls·bad
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Today it means: A city and beach resort in San Diego County, California, United States. Full definition →

German Carlsbad
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  1. German · borrowed fromCarlsbad
  2. English todayCarlsbad

Borrowed from German Carlsbad, the historical name of Karlovy Vary.

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