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Definition of cairo

cairo

/ˈkaɪ.roʊ/
Cai · ro
Adjective:Cairene
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cairo Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Egypt, located near the delta of the Nile River, renowned for its Islamic architecture and close proximity to the ancient Giza pyramid complex.

Example

"During their tour of Egypt, they spent three days exploring the vibrant markets and historic mosques of Cairo."

• Rhymes for cairo

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Arabic Al-Qāhirah, meaning 'The Victorious' or 'The Subduer', reportedly named after the planet Mars (Al-Najm Al-Qāhir), which was rising when the city was founded in 969 AD.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cairo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cairo
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