Smârdan

Romanian

Etymology

Named after the Siege of Smardan during the Romanian War of Independence.

Borrowed from Bulgarian Смърдан (Smǎrdan), from смрад (smrad, “stench”).

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Proper noun

Smârdan m

1. A village in Suharău, Botoșani, Romania
2. A village in Brădeanu, Buzău, Romania
3. A village in Ciupercenii Noi, Dolj, Romania
4. A commune of Galați, Romania
5. A village in Smârdan, Galați, Romania
6. A village in Beciu, Teleorman, Romania
7. A commune of Tulcea, Romania
8. A village in Smârdan, Tulcea, Romania