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Adelaide

American  
[ad-l-eyd] / ˈæd lˌeɪd /

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of South Australia, in Australia.

  2. a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “nobility.”

Adelaide British  
/ ˈædɪˌleɪd /

noun

  1. the capital of South Australia: Port Adelaide, 11 km (7 miles) away on St Vincent Gulf, handles the bulk of exports. Pop: 1 002 127 (2001)

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She crossed the kitchen and sat down on the cushioned oak chair next to Adelaide.

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