Melilla

[ mey-leel-yah ]

/ meɪˈlil yɑ /

noun

a seaport belonging to Spain on the NE coast of Morocco, in NW Africa.

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Example sentences from the Web for melilla

The Melilla port authorities supplied the name of that felucca and her destination—Sicily.
The Pursuit|Frank (Frank Mackenzie) Savile
About the aspect of the port of Melilla there is only one thing wholly admirable.
The Pursuit|Frank (Frank Mackenzie) Savile
That does not entirely explain your presence in Melilla to-day.
The Pursuit|Frank (Frank Mackenzie) Savile
Ceuta and Melilla alone are worthy of consideration, and the former is the only one it might ever pay to fortify.
Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond|Budgett Meakin

Bent upon checking piracy in that region they took possession of Melilla, which thenceforth became an important Spanish post.
A History of Spain|Charles E. Chapman

British Dictionary definitions for melilla

Melilla

/ (Spanish melija) /

noun

the chief town of a Spanish enclave in Morocco, on the Mediterranean coast: founded by the Phoenicians; exports iron ore. Pop: 68 463 (2003 est)

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