Minden
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- proper noun
- The historic battle known as Minden changed the course of the Seven Years' War.
Examples
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Minden, Nevada
Academic text (2001) -
It is located at 2525 Starbucks Way in Minden, Nevada.
Blog text (20) -
A large explosion occurred to the southwest of Dixie Inn in Webster Parish, approximately 4 miles southwest of Minden or 28 miles east of Shreveport.
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We're in Redding, Calif., about a four or five-hour drive from Minden, Nev., where we plan to spend Thanksgiving with Becky's sister Donna.
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The McKeen Motor Car, which operated from 1910 to 1945 and racked up more than a half-million miles between Reno and Minden, is a popular option at the museum.
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The Battle of Minden in 1759 was a significant victory for English forces against the French.
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During the Seven Years' War, the British successfully defeated the French at Minden.
Synonyms
A 1759 battle in the Seven Years' War where British and allied troops beat the French
Compounds
A 1759 battle in the Seven Years' War where British and allied troops beat the French
Surface Forms
Etymology
The name Minden is the old name of a German town and probably comes from a word for the nearby river or a place by the river. So the Battle of Minden is simply named after the town where the fighting took place.