Adelaide

American

[ad-l-eyd] / ˈæd lˌeɪd /

noun

a city in and the capital of South Australia, in Australia.
a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “nobility.”

Adelaide British

/ ˈædɪˌleɪd /

noun

the capital of South Australia: Port Adelaide, 11 km (7 miles) away on St Vincent Gulf, handles the bulk of exports. Pop: 1 002 127 (2001)

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Researchers at Adelaide University are taking a closer look at the pill versions of popular weight loss medications.

From Science Daily

It meant he could never compete in a top-end, single-seater car again and missed out on finishing the season at the Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide.

From BBC

There were the drives in Perth and Brisbane and the reverse sweep in Adelaide before even considering the issues off the field.

From BBC

On it, he struggled with his two wickets in the third Test against Australia in Adelaide costing 212 runs.

From BBC

With negotiations breaking down, South Australia stepped in and secured the race for six years from 2027 in Adelaide -- the first MotoGP to be held in a city‑centre location.

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