A major city and port in northern Spain, capital of the Basque province of Biscay. Also refers to a type of flexible sword named after the city.
From Basque, likely from 'bel' (good) and 'bao' (bay or river). The city has been a major industrial and shipping center since medieval times, giving its name to the bilbo sword due to the city's reputation for fine steel work.
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