Jaffa

[ jaf-uh, jah-fuh; locally yah-fah ]

/ ˈdʒæf ə, ˈdʒɑ fə; locally ˈyɑ fɑ /

noun

a former seaport in W Israel, part of Tel Aviv-Jaffa since 1950: ancient Biblical town.

Also Yafo.

Ancient Joppa.

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Examples from the Web for jaffa

Half an hour after I had returned to my old apartment from Jaffa, an air raid siren went off.
How I Got Used to Gaza Rockets|Miranda Frum|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
JAFFA, ISRAEL—Israeli tour guide Yuval Ben-Ami, 37, waves his arm down the shore towards Tel Aviv.
Jaffa: A Tale Of Two Lands|Lauren Gelfond Feldinger|February 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We will act to correct this situation and develop a plan to ensure that Jaffa maintains its Jewish character.
Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv Wants to 'Silence' Muslim Call to Prayer in Jaffa|Lisa Goldman|October 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Radical leftist activists and Islamist organizations have in recent years gained control of the public discourse in Jaffa.
Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv Wants to 'Silence' Muslim Call to Prayer in Jaffa|Lisa Goldman|October 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST

A video shows counselors calling for violent conquering of Jaffa and Acre (Akko).
Propagandize For Israel And Get A Free Ride At College|Orly Halpern|August 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
On the march between Cesarea and Jaffa, Napoleon very narrowly escaped death.
Military Career of Napoleon the Great|Montgomery B. Gibbs
In the latter capacity he was invaluable both in Constantinople and at the siege of Jaffa.
At Aboukir and Acre|George Alfred Henty
The consequence was, that as he marched north from Jaffa, deputations met him, comprising most of the leading men.
At Aboukir and Acre|George Alfred Henty
Richard acceded to the wishes of the officers, and decided to remain for a time in Jaffa.
Richard I|Jacob Abbott
So during long centuries Jaffa has been a holy gateway, and through its portals the tide of pilgrimage has never ceased to flow.
The Ship Dwellers|Albert Bigelow Paine

British Dictionary definitions for jaffa

Jaffa

/ (ˈdʒæfə, ˈdʒɑː-) /

noun

a port in W Israel, on the Mediterranean: incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950; an old Canaanite cityBiblical name: Joppa Hebrew name: Yafo

a large variety of orange, having a thick skin

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