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Falun

Falun

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A city in central Sweden known for an old copper mine and as Dalarna County's main town
  • proper noun
: Falun
  • The city of Falun is famous for its historical copper-mining district.

Examples

  • As the administrative center of Dalarna County, Falun is an important location for regional governance.

  • Each summer, the Falun Festival showcases the local arts and culture.

  • This was during a family trip to the town of Falun in Sweden.

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Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Falun is the name of a Swedish town built around a famous copper mine. The town's name is the same as Falu in Falu rödfärg, the deep red paint ('Falun red') made from waste from the mine, so the name reminds us of its copper-mining history.