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Durham Definition & Meaning

durham
noun
  1. a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University
  2. English breed of short-horned cattle

"Durham" in song lyrics

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  • "While I was performin' in Raleigh, Durham"
    DJ Revolution f/ Strong Arm Steady — Blow Da Spot
  • "abrashkin durham"
    AOL — AOL
  • "r.w. durham"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does durham mean?
a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University English breed of short-horned cattle
What part of speech is durham?
Durham is a noun.
How many definitions does durham have?
Durham has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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