Etymology

Charleroi

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Today it means: The largest city of Wallonia, in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. Full definition →

French Charleroi
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  1. French · borrowed fromCharleroi
  2. English todayCharleroi

Borrowed from French Charleroi, from Charles (“Charles”) roi (“king”).

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