harpers ferry
noun
Simple meaning
A minor city in Taylor Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, United States.
Pronunciation
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hahrperzfuhreeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhɑɹpɚzfɛɹi
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Definition
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noun
A small town in northeastern West Virginia that was the site of a raid in 1859 by the abolitionist John Brown and his followers who captured an arsenal that was located there
A minor city in Taylor Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, United States.
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This meaning: A small town in northeastern West Virginia that was the site of a raid in 1859 by the abolitionist John Brown and his followers who captured an arsenal that was located there
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