Famagusta

[ fah-muh-goo-stuh ]

noun

1. a seaport on the E coast of Cyprus, on an inlet of the Mediterranean: castle; large cathedral (now a mosque).

Famagusta

/ ˌfæməˈɡʊstə /

noun

1. a port in E Cyprus, on Famagusta Bay : became one of the richest cities in Christendom in the 14th century. Pop: 35 453 (2006)

Example Sentences

The Prince arrived late last night, according to local paper the Famagusta Gazette.

From The Daily Beast

They had both been accused of attempting to deliver Famagusta to the king of Cyprus, and had been banished.

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Meanwhile, the Turks were pressing the siege of Famagusta, blockading it by land and sea, and sapping slowly up to its walls.

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The Ottoman general pledged himself to protect the people of Famagusta, and secure for them the free exercise of their religion.

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In 1903 measures were taken to develop the fine natural harbour of Famagusta.

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Four of the squadron escaped, and steered for Famagusta in Cyprus, then held by Genoa.

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