Prussia
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Prus·sia | \ ˈprə-shə 
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or German Preussen \ ˈprȯi-sᵊn \
\Definition of Prussia
1 historical region of northern Germany bordering on the Baltic Sea
2 former kingdom and state of Germany; capital Berlin — see east prussia, west prussia
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Prussian \ ˈprə-shən \ adjective or noun
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