Zlatoust
a city in the W Russian Federation in Asia, in the Ural Mountains.
Historical Examples
At Zlatoust there is a manufactory of firearms and sword blades that is said to be unsurpassed in the excellence of its products.
Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Thomas Wallace Knox
Near the station of Zlatoust stands a granite column to mark the boundary between Asia and Europe.
From Pole to Pole Sven Anders Hedin
The sabres from Zlatoust are of superior fineness and quality, rivaling the famous blades of Damascus and Toledo.
Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Thomas Wallace Knox
noun
a town in W Russia, on the Ay river: one of the chief metallurgical centres of the Urals since the 18th century. Pop: 192 000 (2005 est)
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