- a former name (1926–91) of Bishkek
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Frun•ze
(fro̅o̅n′zə; Russ. fro̅o̅n′zyə),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesa former name (1926–91) of Bishkek.
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Bish•kek
(bish kek′),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesthe capital of Kirghizia (Kyrgyzstan), in the N part. 616,000. Formerly, Pishpek (until 1926), Frunze (1926–91).
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