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Homs

[hawms]

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noun

a city in W Syria.

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Examples from the Web for homs

Contemporary Examples of homs

Fedaa was born into a comfortable home in Homs, Syria, but her first recollections were of trouble.
Drawing on the Memories of Syrian Women
Masha Hamilton
November 26, 2014
Most Allentown residents of Syrian heritage are Orthodox Christians from the Wadi-al-Nasara region in western Homs province.
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Christopher Moraff
November 11, 2014
The city of Homs, for example, once had a Christian population of 160,000.
State Department Highlights Actual Oppression Against Christians
Jay Michaelson
July 28, 2014
In November 2013 rebels released images of a DJI Phantom they claim to have brought down in the besieged city of Homs.
Iran’s Drone War in Syria
Patrick Hilsman
May 14, 2014
Nothing can bring back those gassed to death in Ghota or starved to death in Homs.
Syrian Rebel Wants a New Ally: Israel
Kamal Labwani
May 9, 2014

Historical Examples of homs

In 1892 I was in Homs for the administration of the sacraments.
Silver Chimes in Syria
W. S. Nelson
He had twenty sons who had all grown up and married in Homs.
Silver Chimes in Syria
W. S. Nelson
It was sixty-five miles to Homs and thirty-five more to Hamath.
Silver Chimes in Syria
W. S. Nelson
Work was progressing rapidly on the line from Tripoli to Homs.
Silver Chimes in Syria
W. S. Nelson
I was entertained for supper one night at the home of a wealthy Moslem in Homs.
Silver Chimes in Syria
W. S. Nelson

British Dictionary definitions for homs

Homs

Hums (hʊms)

noun

a city in W Syria, near the Orontes River: important in Roman times as the capital of Phoenicia-Lebanesia. Pop: 915 000 (2005 est)Ancient name: Emesa (ˈɛmɛsə) Former name: Hims

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