Wallachia

(wä lākē ə)

Walachia

See Wallachia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also Wa·la·chi·a

A historical region of southeast Romania between the Transylvanian Alps and the Danube River. Founded as a principality c. 1290, it was ruled by Turkey from 1387 until it was united with Moldavia to form Romania (1861).

Related Forms:

  • Wal·laˈchi·an adjective & n.
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