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Danish

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adjective Dan·ish \ˈdā-nish\

Definition of Danish

  1. :  of, relating to, or characteristic of Denmark, the Danes, or the Danish language

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First Known Use of danish

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Danish

noun Dan·ish

Definition of Danish

  1. 1 :  the Germanic language of the Danes

  2. 2 plural Danish :  a piece of Danish pastry

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Examples of danish in a Sentence

  1. We had cheese Danish for breakfast.

First Known Use of danish

15th century

DANISH Defined for English Language Learners

Danish

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adjective

Definition of Danish for English Language Learners

  • : of or relating to Denmark, its people, or their language

Danish

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Definition of Danish for English Language Learners

  • : the language of the Danes

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