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Calcar

Calcar

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A town in western Germany known for medieval churches and old streets
  • proper noun
: Calcar
  • The quiet streets of Calcar are perfect for a relaxing afternoon walk.

Examples

  • Many tourists visit Calcar each year to admire its medieval architecture.

  • We spent a weekend exploring the historic center of Calcar and its beautiful old buildings.

  • I visited Calcar last summer.

  • Have you ever been to Calcar?

  • Calcar is a beautiful town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, famous for its medieval churches.

  • The historic streets of Calcar attract many tourists each year.

  • Many families enjoy walking through the quaint shops in Calcar's charming town center.

Surface Forms

Calcar main

Etymology

Calcar may come from an old local word like the German Kalk ('lime' or 'chalk') or from the Latin calcar ('spur'), giving two easy images: a place where lime was used for building, or a small 'spur' of land. A helpful way to remember the town is to picture its medieval churches made with lime or standing on a little point of land, which fits the name.