Meaning of Valletta in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /vəˈlɛdə/

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  1. Noun

    Valletta

    Etymology

    named after Jean de Valette, Grand Master of the Knights of St John, who built the town after the victory over the Turks in 1565

    Definitions

    1. the capital of Malta

    Examples

    • « located on the northeastern coast of the island »

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