westphalia

/ˈwɛstfɑːliə/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a historical region in northwestern Germany

“The Treaty of Westphalia marked the end of the Thirty Years’ War.”

2. noun

a type of German potato dumpling

“She served the traditional Westphalian dish at the Oktoberfest party.”

3. noun

a region in the United Kingdom, named after the Westphalian region in Germany

“The Westphalia area in London is known for its rich cultural heritage.”

Synonyms

  • northwestern germany
  • potato dumpling

Antonyms

  • eastern germany