Jaén

[ hah-en ]

/ hɑˈɛn /

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noun

a city in S Spain, NNW of Granada.

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Words nearby Jaén

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How to use Jaén in a sentence

Before seven o'clock in the morning, we had fled almost as far as Jaen.
The Wolf Cub|Patrick Casey
The chancel is railed off by a magnificent grille of gilt ironwork, wrought by Maestre Bartolom of Jaen, in 1522.
Southern Spain|A.F. Calvert
Three hours later, when the fleet and docks had been inspected, the Czar and Jaen Scheerborck sat in a seamen's tavern.
Historical Miniatures|August Strindberg
Jaen was brought, but had to be bound first; he was angry with Peter because of his ducking at the pump, and refused to come.
Historical Miniatures|August Strindberg

The design, made by Maestro Bartolom of Jaen in 1523, is as excellent as the technique is astonishing.
Cathedrals of Spain|John A. (John Allyne) Gade

British Dictionary definitions for Jaén

Jaén

/ (xaˈen) /

noun

a city in S Spain. Pop: 115 638 (2003 est)

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