Elgin

geographical name

El·​gin
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ˈel-jən How to pronounce Elgin (audio) city west-northwest of Chicago in northeastern Illinois population 108,188
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ˈel-gən How to pronounce Elgin (audio) or Elginshire see moray sense 2
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ˈel-gən How to pronounce Elgin (audio) royal burgh in northeastern Scotland northeast of Inverness population 18,905

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“Elgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Elgin. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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