Limassol

American

[lim-uh-sawl] / ˌlɪm əˈsɔl /

Or Limmasol

noun

a seaport in S Cyprus: Phoenician ruins.

Limassol British

/ ˈlɪməˌsɒl /

noun

Ancient name: Lemessus. a port in S Cyprus: trading centre. Pop: 163 000 (2005 est)

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Britain's foreign minister Yvette Cooper said the strike on the Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri, a British overseas territory near the coastal city of Limassol, hit the "airport runway".

From Barron's

There is also a return for Rangers winger Ross McCausland, who is currently on loan at Aris Limassol in Cyprus.

From BBC

Since the incident the family-of-six have been living with Lucy's parents in Ypsonas, Limassol, and say they have been taking each day as it comes.

From BBC

Long-serving centre-half Connor Goldson has left Rangers to join Cypriot club Aris Limassol for an undisclosed fee.

From BBC

While he can lack consistency - and was substituted before half-time in last month's draw with Aris Limassol - the 25-year-old has the nimble feet and ability to turn a game.

From BBC

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