No. 6,251 in Catalan
meritxell
"Meritxell" is a Catalan proper noun, commonly used as a feminine given name, and refers to the patron saint of Andorra.
In a sentence
La Meritxell és una amiga molt propera.
Meritxell is a very close friend.
Here, the word 'Meritxell' is used as a proper noun, specifically a female given name.
L'església de Meritxell és molt bonica.
The Meritxell church is very beautiful.
In this case, 'Meritxell' refers to the name of a specific location, the sanctuary in Andorra.
Meritxell és també el nom d'una diada a Andorra.
Meritxell is also the name of a national day in Andorra.
Here 'Meritxell' represents the title of a holiday in Andora commemorating the Virgin of Meritxell.
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