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kreis

noun
\ ˈkrīs\
plural kreise\ -​īzə \

Definition of kreis

: a unit of local government in Germany corresponding to a county

History and Etymology for kreis

German, literally, circle, from Old High German kreiz; akin to Middle Low German kreit, krēt circle, krīt enclosed combat area

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