Homs
[hawms]
- a city in W Syria.
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Contemporary Examples
Fedaa was born into a comfortable home in Homs, Syria, but her first recollections were of trouble.
Most Allentown residents of Syrian heritage are Orthodox Christians from the Wadi-al-Nasara region in western Homs province.
The city of Homs, for example, once had a Christian population of 160,000.
In November 2013 rebels released images of a DJI Phantom they claim to have brought down in the besieged city of Homs.
Nothing can bring back those gassed to death in Ghota or starved to death in Homs.
Historical Examples
In 1892 I was in Homs for the administration of the sacraments.
Silver Chimes in SyriaW. S. Nelson
He had twenty sons who had all grown up and married in Homs.
Silver Chimes in SyriaW. S. Nelson
It was sixty-five miles to Homs and thirty-five more to Hamath.
Silver Chimes in SyriaW. S. Nelson
Work was progressing rapidly on the line from Tripoli to Homs.
Silver Chimes in SyriaW. S. Nelson
I was entertained for supper one night at the home of a wealthy Moslem in Homs.
Silver Chimes in SyriaW. S. Nelson
Homs
Hums (hʊms)
- 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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