Cairo

geographical name

Cai·​ro ˈkī-(ˌ)rō How to pronounce Cairo (audio)
city on the Nile River in northern Egypt; the nation's capital population 7,786,640

Note: Cairo grew from its roots in the 7th century to become the largest city in Africa, Europe, and Asia Minor in the first half of the 14th century.

Cairene adjective or noun

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“Cairo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cairo. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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