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Hippo Regius

[ hip-oh ree-jee-uh s ]
/ ˈhɪp oʊ ˈri dʒi əs /

noun

a seaport of ancient Numidia: St. Augustine was bishop here a.d. 395–430; the site of modern Annaba, in Algeria.

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Also called Hippo.
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Hippo Regius

/ (ˈhɪpəʊ ˈriːdʒɪəs) /

noun

an ancient Numidian city, adjoining present-day Annaba, AlgeriaOften shortened to: Hippo
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