Coimbra

geographical name

Co·​im·​bra kō-ˈim-brə How to pronounce Coimbra (audio)
ku̇-
city in west central Portugal population 143,396

Note: Coimbra was the capital of Portugal from the mid 12th to the mid 13th centuries.

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“Coimbra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Coimbra. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.

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