| 释义 |
saxony1 /ˈsaks(ə)ni /noun [mass noun]1A fine kind of wool.By far, my most comfortable kilt is made of saxony. 1.1A fine-quality cloth made from saxony, chiefly used for making coats. Origin Mid 19th century: from Saxony. Saxony2 /ˈsaks(ə)ni /1A large region and former kingdom of Germany, including the modern states of Saxony in the south-east, Saxony-Anhalt in the centre, and Lower Saxony in the north-west. German name Sachsen. 1.1A state of eastern Germany, on the upper reaches of the River Elbe; capital, Dresden. Origin From late Latin Saxonia, from Latin Saxo, Saxon- (see Saxon). |