Bernese

/bɛrˈniːz/ adjective, noun

Relating to Bern, the capital city of Switzerland, or a person from Bern.

From Bern (German 'Bern'), the Swiss city, plus the English suffix '-ese' meaning 'of or relating to'; the city name possibly comes from the bear in the city's coat of arms.

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