Swabia

geographical name

Swa·​bia ˈswā-bē-ə How to pronounce Swabia (audio)
variants or German Schwaben
region and medieval county of southwestern Germany chiefly in the area comprising modern Baden-Württemberg and western Bavaria
Swabian adjective or noun

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

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