Aleppo

[ uh-lep-oh ]

/ əˈlɛp oʊ /

noun

a city in NW Syria.

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French A·lep

[a-lep]. /aˈlɛp/.

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Alene, leopard cannot change its spots, a, aleph, aleph-bet, aleph-null, Aleppo, Aleppo boil, Aleppo gall, Aleppo pine, alerce, alerion

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Example sentences from the Web for Aleppo

The U.N. special representative has called for local ceasefires in Aleppo and elsewhere to start building a broader peace.
Local Truces Are Syria’s Sad Little Pieces of Peace|Joshua Hersh|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The economy in Aleppo barely exists, and the attitude of those who remain hovers somewhere between defiance and defeat.
Local Truces Are Syria’s Sad Little Pieces of Peace|Joshua Hersh|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The fall of Aleppo will be hugely tragic—“psychologically and optically devastating,” says Itani.
Is Obama Done Playing Footsie With Assad?|Michael Tomasky|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Western-backed FSA brigades in northern Syria are now holed up in three pockets: in Aleppo, and to the west and north of the city.
ISIS and Al Qaeda Ready to Gang Up on Obama's Rebels|Jamie Dettmer|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

That was right after an initial wave of U.S. Navy Tomahawk cruise missiles hit their targets around Aleppo and Raqqah.
First U.S. Stealth Jet Attack on Syria Cost More Than Indian Mission to Mars|Dave Majumdar|September 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As he advanced, the whole country declared in his favour, and the castle of Aleppo was delivered up to him.
Sketches|Benjamin Disraeli
To-morrow we may leave for Aleppo or Konia, no one knows which, least of all the Turk.
The Secrets of a Kuttite|Edward O. Mousley
It was easy for them to find their way back, as Aleppo may be discovered at an immense distance.
The Book of Curiosities|I. Platts
They had money which had been given them by the Red Cross people at Aleppo.
The Secrets of a Kuttite|Edward O. Mousley
Among the chief attractions of Aleppo are its gardens, in which the pistachio-nut is extensively cultivated.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Aleppo

Aleppo

/ (əˈlɛpəʊ) /

noun

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)French name: Alep (alɛp) Arabic name: Haleb (ˈhalɛp)

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