Meanings
proper noun
- A city in Orange County, California, United States.
Origin
The town in Newfoundland is likely named after the Basque town of Placencia.
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Cite this entry
APA
Placentia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Placentia
MLA
“Placentia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Placentia. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Placentia,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Placentia.
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