Cairo

/ˈkaɪroʊ/

/ˈkaɪrəʊ/

Other forms: Cairos

Definitions of Cairo

1. noun

   the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just to the south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs
   synonyms: Al Qahira, Egyptian capital, El Qahira, capital of Egypt

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   port

   a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

   national capital

   the capital city of a nation
2. noun

   a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
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   town

   an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city