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Londongrad

Londongrad
 n.— «The world remains in love with all things English, not least of all London, affectionately known as “Londongrad” by our Russian admirers.» —“London property market: London eye” by Lulu Egerton Telegraph (United Kingdom) Dec. 1, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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