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Gand

Gand

1 8.0
A French name for the city of Ghent in Belgium
  • proper noun
: Gante
  • Ghent, known in French as Gand, is famous for its rich history and beautiful architecture.
  • Gand, executive pastry chef

Examples

  • The canal in Gand is lined with historic buildings that showcase the city's past.

  • As we strolled through Gand, we admired the local shops that sell traditional textiles.

  • l just got two words for you bro...TERl GAND.

    American Desi (2001)

  • The Gand's first two shots blasted past the shields and burned furrows in the ship's hull.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • "Primary and secondary power is at full." Ooryl Qrygg, his Gand wingman, reported similar start-up success in a high-pitched voice.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • You choose your species from one of eight listed in the books, ranging from Bothans to Humans to Wookiees to Gand (yes, you heard me right) to combat model droids.

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Synonyms

Ghent
vsGand
3 4.7

A port city in northwestern Belgium that has medieval buildings and canals

is the French name used for that same city
Gent
vsGand
1 6.3

A city in northwest Belgium with medieval buildings and a history of cloth making

is the French name used for that same city

Compounds

gand flower
  • Archaic
9.9

A small European plant with many branches and blue or pink flowers

Surface Forms

Gand main

Etymology

Gand is the French name for the city Ghent. Its name comes from an old word Ganda, meaning 'meeting of rivers', because the city grew where rivers come together, which helps explain why Gand became an important port and trade centre.