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patrick

noun

Simple meaning

One of 95 counties in Virginia, United States.

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ˈpætɹɪk

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Definition

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noun

  1. One of 95 counties in Virginia, United States. County seat: Stuart.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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  • saint patricknounCompound term

    Apostle and patron saint of Ireland.

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