Tibet's Forbidden City (5 letters)

{ Answer }

LHASA

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{ Notes }

The answer LHASA is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.

{ Definition }

LHASA as a noun:

1. (Lhasa, Lassa, capital of Tibet, Forbidden City) = the sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers

2. (Lhasa, Lhasa apso) = a breed of terrier having a long heavy coat raised in Tibet as watchdogs