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Brussels
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Brus·sels  (brslz)
The capital and largest city of Belgium, in the central part of the country. Once the chief town of Brabant, it was made (1530) the capital of the Netherlands under the Hapsburgs. Officially bilingual (Flemish and French), it became capital of Belgium in 1830. Population: 146,000.

Brussels [ˈbrʌsəlz]
n
(Placename) the capital of Belgium, in the central part: became capital of Belgium in 1830; seat of the European Commission. Pop. (urban area): 1 121 000 (2000 est.) Flemish name Brussel [ˈbrysəl] French name Bruxelles
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Noun1.Brussels - the capital and largest city of BelgiumBrussels - the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Belgique, Belgium, Kingdom of Belgium - a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Translations
Brussels [ˈbrʌslz]
A. NBruselas f
B. CPD Brussels sprout Ncol f de Bruselas
Brussels [ˈbrʌsəlz] nBruxelles
in Brussels → à Bruxelles
to Brussels → à Bruxelles
Brussels sprout [ˌbrʌsəlzˈspraʊt] nchou m de Bruxelles
Brussels
nBrüssel nt

Brussels:
Brussels lace
nBrüsseler Spitze(n) f(pl)
Brussels sprouts
plRosenkohl m
Brussels [ˈbrʌslz] nBruxelles f


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