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xanadu

/ˈzɑnəˌdu/

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What does xanadu mean?

noun

  1. (figuratively) A place full of beauty, happiness and wonder.
  2. An opulent building or resort that provides entertainment or luxurious living.
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proper noun

  1. (historical) The summer capital of the Yuan dynasty, now an archaeological site in Zhenglan, Xilingol, Inner Mongolia, China.

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/ˈzɑnəˌdu/

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