Aleppo

American

[uh-lep-oh] / əˈlɛp oʊ /

noun

a city in NW Syria.

Aleppo British

/ əˈlɛpəʊ /

noun

French name: Alep. Arabic name: Haleb. an ancient city in NW Syria: industrial and commercial centre; scene of heavy fighting in 2012 between the rebel Free Syrian Army and government forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.. Pop: 2 505 000 (2005 est)

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A doctor in Aleppo reluctantly acknowledged he had treated Luka, but then ordered our journalist to leave and returned his consultation fee.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

The ascent of a towering Aleppo pine — not one of the trees slated for removal — was a quiet and slowly paced piece de la resistance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

“With all due respect to cayenne,” Lev Sercarz said, he prefers the sweet heat and orange zest of the Aleppo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

Earlier this week, authorities had started evacuating the remaining residents, taking them to a camp in Akhtarin, in the north of Aleppo province.

From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026

We pause to stare the length of Aleppo Way—the longest stretch of our journey.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

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