Meaning of tripoli in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtrɪpəli/

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  1. Noun

    tripoli

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from French, from Tripoli

    Definitions

    1. a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone

    Examples

    • « in powdered form it is used in polishing »
  2. 2. the capital and chief port and largest city of Libya

    Examples

    • « in northwestern Libya on the Mediterranean Sea »
    • « founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC »
  3. 3. a port city and commerical center in northwestern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea

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