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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • The capital and largest city of Colorado, in the north-central part of the state on the South Platte River. It was settled by gold prospectors in 1858 and became territorial capital in 1867.

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  • proper noun The capital of the US state of Colorado

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  • noun the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

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  • 'Tis but a short hop from beaver to Denver. Discuss.

    June 17, 2019