Aleppo

[ uh-lep-oh ]

/ əˈlɛp oʊ /

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a city in NW Syria.

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French A·lep

[a-lep]. /aˈlɛp/.

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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
If we may not take her to Aleppo, let us swing her across a saddle and spur away to Hamath, where there is a good market!
God Wills It!|William Stearns Davis
I ate salt with the chief of the watch on the Aleppo road—a generous man who will take a hint swiftly!
God Wills It!|William Stearns Davis
Aleppo is one of the largest cities in Syria, and a most important commercial center.
Silver Chimes in Syria|W. S. Nelson
Hence the city, which later grew up at this spot, was called Haleb-es-Shahba, or Aleppo.
Silver Chimes in Syria|W. S. Nelson
I reminded them of the pledge to reach Aleppo on the third day, and so kept on until dusk.
Silver Chimes in Syria|W. S. Nelson

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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