Yonkers

//ˈjɑŋkɚz// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of yonker form-of, plural
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A city in New York, bordering New York City.

Etymology

From Dutch jonkheer (“young lord, esquire”).

Related phrases

new york citynew york state

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