Warszawa
/varˈʂava/
PL
The Polish name for Warsaw, the capital and largest city of Poland.
Warszawa has been the capital of Poland since the 16th century.
Etymology
The name is most commonly derived from the Warsaw River, a tributary of the Vistula that runs through the city. Legend attributes it to a fisherman named Wars, whose settlement became the core of the modern city.
Related Words
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