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Columbus

co·lum·bus

UK/kəˈlʌmbəs/ US/kʌˈlʌmbʌs/ fairly common slang us

noun

1.

the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University

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Origin

From Latin columbus (“a dove”). Doublet of Colombo. The common noun and verb are references to the Italian explorer.

Phrases

  • Columbian Exchange
  • Columbus Channel
  • Columbus County
  • Knight of Columbus

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