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Pittodrie
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English
Etymology
From Pittodrie Stadium, the home ground of Aberdeen F.C., which in turn is named after the surrounding residential area.
Proper noun
en metonymic soccer Aberdeen F.C.
en 31 May 2017 Aberdeen: Ash Taylor & Lawrence Shankland join players leaving Pittodrie https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40113519 BBC Sport Pawlett had already signed a pre-contract with MK Dons while Pittodrie boss Derek McInnes indicated in recent months Jack and McGinn would leave. 2 September 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20210524151445/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40113519