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Windhoek

proper noun

  1. capital of the Republic of Namibia
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪndhʊk/ / /ˈvɪndhʊk/

name

Etymology: Borrowed from Afrikaans/Dutch Windhoek, from wind (“wind”) + hoek (“corner, angle”).

  1. A city, the capital city of Namibia.