Meaning of Reykjavik in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈreɪkjəˌvɪk/

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  1. Noun

    Reykjavik

    Etymology

    from Icelandic rejkja‘smoky’, referring to the steam from its many hot springs

    Definitions

    1. the capital and chief port of Iceland on the southwestern coast of Iceland

    Examples

    • « buildings are heated by natural hot water »

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