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trip·o·li

noun

tripoli (noun)

  - another term for rottenstone

Trip·o·li

definition

  - the capital and chief port of Libya, on the Mediterranean coast in the northwestern part of the country; population 1,065,400 (est. 2006). Founded by Phoenicians in the 7th century BC, its ancient name was Oea. Arabic name Tarabulus al-Gharb, ‘western Tripoli’

  - a port in northwestern Lebanon; population 190,800 (est. 2009). It was founded c.700 BC and was the capital of the Phoenician triple federation formed by the city states Sidon, Tyre, and Arvad. Today it is a major port and commercial center of Lebanon. Arabic name Tarabulus ash-Sham, ‘eastern Tripoli,’ Trâblous

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