Angkor
geographical name
Ang·kor
ˈaŋ-ˌkȯr 
ruins of an ancient city in northwestern Cambodia north of Tonle Sap
Note: Angkor served as the capital for the Khmers and is near Angkor Wat , an elaborate three-storied temple built in the early 12th century.
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“Angkor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Angkor. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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