Angkor

geographical name

Ang·​kor ˈaŋ-ˌkȯr How to pronounce Angkor (audio)
ruins of an ancient city in northwestern Cambodia north of Tonle Sap

Note: Angkor served as the capital for the Khmers and is near Angkor Wat , an elaborate three-storied temple built in the early 12th century.

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“Angkor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Angkor. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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