Silesia


Si·le·sia

geographical name \sī-ˈlē-zh(ē-)ə, sə-, -sh(ē-)ə\

Definition of SILESIA

region E cen Europe in valley of the upper Oder bordering on Sudety Mountains; formerly chiefly in Germany, now chiefly in E Czech Republic & SW Poland
Si·le·sian \-zh(ē-)ən, -sh(ē-)ən\ adjective or noun

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