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Tangier

//ˈtæŋɪə(r)// adj, name

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of tangy: more tangy comparative, form-of
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A port city, the capital of the region of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar.
  2. 2
    The former international zone surrounding the city; its administration. historical

Etymology

Mentioned in Ancient Greek sources as Τίγισις (Tígisis), possibly from Numidian, since it was a Numidian city. Compare Punic 𐤕𐤍𐤂 (tng).

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