Karbala

/ˈkɑrbələ/
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Definitions of Karbala
  1. noun
    a city of central Iraq to the south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed's grandson who was killed there in 680
    synonyms: Kerbala, Kerbela
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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