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Anaheim

noun An·a·heim \ ˈa-nə-ˌhīm \

Definition of Anaheim

: a long tapered green usually mild chili pepper

Origin and Etymology of anaheim

Anaheim, California

Anaheim

geographical name An·a·heim \ ˈa-nə-ˌhīm \

Definition of Anaheim

city in southwestern California east of Long Beach population 336,265
Note: Disneyland is located in Anaheim.

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