Safi

or Saf·fi

[ saf-ee ]

/ ˈsæf i /

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noun

a seaport in W central Morocco, on the Atlantic Ocean coast.

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Words nearby Safi

safe word, saffian, safflower, safflower oil, saffron, Safi, Safid Rud, S. Afr., safranine, S. Afr. D., safrole

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How to use Safi in a sentence

Safi makes the same threat toward other villagers and warns them never again to help a wounded “infidel” soldier.
The Afghan Village That Saved Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell|Sami Yousafzai, Ron Moreau|November 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
As we walked into the Safi Airways plane, the last language I heard was Russian.
America Prepares to Fold in Afghanistan But Must Stay|John Kael Weston|January 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When Hanifa Safi was killed, for weeks everybody was terrified.
Sisters in Arms: Young Afghan Activist Continues Malala’s Fight|Alyse Walsh|October 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
This was the noble and generous Safi Mirza—the delight of his father, and the hope of the people.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction|Various

This was in striking contrast to the high place of Tell es-Safi, where the line of pillars ran from east to west.
Archology and the Bible|George A. Barton
The cleaned beans are known as bun safi; the husks become kisher.
All About Coffee|William H. Ukers

British Dictionary definitions for Safi

Safi

/ (French safi) /

noun

a port in W Morocco, 170 km (105 miles) northwest of Marrakech, to which it is the nearest port. Pop: 470 000 (2003)

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