city in W Czech Republic; famous for its hot springs: pop. 56,000
See Karlovy Vary in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kärˈlə-vē värˈē) also Carls·bad or Karls·bad(kärlzˈbădˌ, kärlsˈbätˌ)
A city of northwest Czech Republic west of Prague. Chartered in the 14th century, it has medicinal sulfur springs and has long been popular as a spa. Population: 50,700.