anaheim
|An-a-heim|
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/ˈænəˌhaɪm/
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/ˈænəhaɪm/
city name; mild chili pepper
Etymology
'Anaheim' originates from German, specifically the words 'Ana' (referring to the nearby Santa Ana River) and 'heim' meaning 'home'.
'Anaheim' was named by German settlers in the 19th century, combining 'Ana' from the Santa Ana River and 'heim' meaning 'home' in German, to mean 'home by the Ana River'.
Initially, it meant 'home by the Ana River', but over time it became the name of a city and later also referred to a type of chili pepper.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a city in southern California, known for being the home of Disneyland and major sports teams.
Anaheim is famous for Disneyland and its baseball team.
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Noun 2
a type of mild chili pepper named after the city of Anaheim, California.
The recipe calls for one Anaheim pepper, chopped.
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Noun 3
plural form of 'Anaheim' (referring to more than one city or pepper).
There are several Anaheims in the region.
Last updated: 2025/07/27 17:06