Latakia

[ lat-uh-kee-uh or, especially for 1, lah-tah-kee-ah ]

noun

Ancient La·od·i·ce·a [ley-od-uh-see-uh, ley-uh-duh-] /leɪˌɒd əˈsi ə, ˌleɪ ə də-/ . a seaport in northwestern Syria, on the Mediterranean.
a coastal district in Syria, in the western part.

a variety of Turkish tobacco.

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A psychologist from the Syrian town of Latakia recently told me she had counseled 15 women who had been released from detention.
Escaping Assad’s Rape Prisons: A Survivor Tells Her Story | Jamie Dettmer | October 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
A merchant from Latakia province pays each teacher the equivalent of $40 per month.
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But Syria says the jet had been on a mission to attack rebel forces in the province of Latakia and never crossed into Turkey.
Turkish PM Accused of Playing War Games Ahead of Election | Thomas Seibert | March 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
On Monday Psaki refused to comment on the speculation that Israel was behind the Latakia bombing.
U.S. Intelligence Confirms Latest Israeli Strike Inside Syria | Josh Rogin, Eli Lake | July 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
To the surprise of many, they were well-known rebel commanders from a smaller battalion in Latakia.
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It is a fine smoking tobacco, and when cured properly is said to be equal to Latakia.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.
After curing, the color is a light yellow, the flavor mild and not unlike Latakia and Turkish tobacco.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.
The Salonica tobacco is mild and excellent; that from Latakia, on the contrary, is strong and dark coloured.
Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 | John Auldjo
Latakia and its neighbourhood formerly produced a very beautiful type of rug, examples of which are highly prized.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 2 | Various
Latakia tobacco can be raised with less labor than most varieties.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.

British Dictionary definitions for Latakia

Latakia

Lattakia

/ (ˌlætəˈkiːə) /

noun

the chief port of Syria, in the northwest: tobacco industry. Pop: 486 000 (2005 est): Latin name: Laodicea ad Mare

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