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Smyrna

[smur-nuh]

noun

  1. former name of Izmir.

  2. Gulf of, former name of the Gulf of Izmir.

  3. a city in NW Georgia: suburb of Atlanta.

  4. Classical Mythology.,  Myrrha.



Smyrna

/ ˈsmɜːnə /

noun

  1. Modern name: Izmiran ancient city on the W coast of Asia Minor: a major trading centre in the ancient world; a centre of early Christianity

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The older skaters frequent Sparkles in Smyrna for ’80s funk and its descendants.

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Janae, of Smyrna, Tennessee, was in St. Louis with her family for a volleyball tournament.

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The Cobb County Police Department said in a Facebook post that their major crimes unit is investigating a double homicide that happened near a dentist’s office in Smyrna.

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Wheeler is a native of Smyrna - not far from the Braves’ stadium.

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Wheeler is a native of Smyrna — not far from the Braves’ stadium.

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