Urfa

[oo r-fah]

noun

a city in SE Turkey, E of the Euphrates River: on the site of ancient Edessa.

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Historical Examples of urfa

The Syrian revolt was quelled, and Urfa surrendered to the sultan.
The Political History of England - Vol XI
George Brodrick
It may be added that a further tradition asserts that Urfa was the home of Job.
The Cradle of Mankind
W.A. Wigram
The inhabitants of Urfa lined the streets and waved and cheered lustily.
By Desert Ways to Baghdad
Louisa Jebb
A hard, broad, high-road runs ostentatiously some miles out of Urfa on the side which we were approaching.
By Desert Ways to Baghdad
Louisa Jebb
In Urfa—even in fanatical Urfa—there was one such petition sent in.
The Cradle of Mankind
W.A. Wigram

British Dictionary definitions for urfa

Urfa

noun

a city in SE Turkey: market centre. Pop: 451 000 (2005 est)Ancient name: Edessa

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