charlotte

char-lotte · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A feminine given name, the French feminine form of Charles.

  2. 2.

    A city in North Carolina, USA, the largest city in the state.

  3. 3.

    A type of dessert made with fruit and bread, sponge cake, or ladyfingers.

Related words

See also: charlene, charles, charlie

Etymology

The French feminine diminutive of Charles, from Germanic Karl meaning "free man." The dessert may be named after Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III of England.