Kohlenpott

Meaning

Synonyms

Kulturhauptstadt Europas 2010

Rheinisch-Westfälisches Industriegebiet

Metropole Ruhr

Ruhrrevier

Kohlenrevier

Rheinisch-Westfälischer Industriebezirk

Etymology

From Kohle (“coal”) + -n- + Pott (“ship”, literally “pot”). Figurative use since early 20th century.

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