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Cavafy

[ kah-vah-fee ]
/ kɑˈvɑ fi /

noun

Constantine Konstantinos Kavafis, 1863–1933, Greek poet in Egypt.

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Words nearby Cavafy

Cauvery, cav., Cava, Cavaco Silva, cavaedium, Cavafy, cavagram, caval, cavalcade, Cavalcanti, cavalier
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British Dictionary definitions for Cavafy

Cavafy
/ (kəˈvɑːfɪ) /

noun

Constantine. Greek name Kavafis. 1863–1933, Greek poet of Alexandria in Egypt
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