Egyptian capital

/əˌdʒɪpʃən ˌkæpədl/
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Other forms: Egyptian capitals

Definitions of Egyptian capital
  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, Cairo, 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
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