medina
the old Arab quarter of a North African city.
Origin of medina
1Other definitions for Medina (2 of 2)
a city in W Saudi Arabia, where Muhammad was first accepted as the supreme Prophet from Allah and where his tomb is located.
a town in N Ohio.
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The eight olives of which we are speaking are charged only eight medinas.
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British Dictionary definitions for medina (1 of 2)
/ (mɛˈdiːnə) /
(sometimes capital) the ancient quarter of any of various North African cities: Compare kasbah
Origin of medina
1British Dictionary definitions for Medina (2 of 2)
/ (mɛˈdiːnə) /
a city in W Saudi Arabia: the second most holy city of Islam (after Mecca), with the tomb of Mohammed; university (1960). Pop: 1 044 000 (2005 est): Arabic name: Al Madinah Ancient Arabic name: Yathrib
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