Appenzell: Meaning and Definition of

Ap•pen•zell

Pronunciation: (ap'un-zel" Ger. ä'pun-tsel"), [key]
— n.
  1. a canton in NE Switzerland, divided into two independent areas. Cf. Appenzell Ausser Rhoden, Appenzell Inner Rhoden.
  2. a town in and the capital of Appenzell Inner Rhoden. 5200.
  3. (often l.c.) a type of embroidery, used chiefly on fine hankerchiefs.
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