Pfalz

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proper noun

The Palatinate region of Germany.

OriginGerman Pfalz ← Old High German pfalinza ← Latin palātium →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. historicaloftenwith definite articleThe Palatinate region of Germany.

Origin

  1. Latinpalātium
  2. Old High Germanpfalinza
  3. GermanPfalz
  4. EnglishPfalz

From German Pfalz, from Old High German pfalinza, from Latin palātium. Doublet of palace and palazzo.

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APA

Pfalz. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pfalz

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“Pfalz.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pfalz. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Pfalz,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pfalz.

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