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caroline

/ˈkɛɹ.əˌlaɪn/

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What does caroline mean?

adjective

  1. Synonym of Carolean (“relating to the time of Kings Charles I and II of England or Charles III of the United Kingdom, or of the kings themselves”).

noun

  1. Synonym of Carolean.

proper noun

  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages.
More meanings (7)

proper noun

  1. A town in Tompkins County, New York.
  2. An unincorporated community in Venice Township, Seneca County, Ohio.
  3. A census-designated place in the town of Grant, Shawano County, Wisconsin.
  4. A hamlet in Clearwater County, Alberta, Canada.
  5. A locality in South Australia; see District Council of Grant.
  6. A rural locality north of Dipton, Southland, New Zealand.

noun

  1. (historical) An old silver coin of Italy.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈkɛɹ.əˌlaɪn/

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But Caroline Beaufort possessed a mind of an uncommon mould, and her courage rose to support her in her adversity.
Mary Wollstonecraft ShelleyFrankenstein; or, the modern prometheusProject Gutenberg ebook #84
There is, however, an excellent variety, the Caroline, which is almost as hardy as the Turner, and more easily grown.
Edward Payson RoeThe Home AcreProject Gutenberg ebook #5418
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We knew well that, if they saw that superior assemblage of children, our poor little Caroline would never have a chance.
Jean WebsterDear EnemyProject Gutenberg ebook #238
These two damsels were trusted by their mothers for the first time of their lives to the matronly care of Lady Caroline.
Horace WalpoleThe Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 2Project Gutenberg ebook #4610
Jane had sent Caroline an early answer to her letter, and was counting the days till she might reasonably hope to hear again.
Jane AustenPride and PrejudiceProject Gutenberg ebook #1342