djibouti
djibouti Lexical Profile
• noun
A country located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia, notable for its strategic position at the southern entrance to the Red Sea.
"Due to its location near some of the world's busiest shipping lanes, Djibouti hosts several international military bases."
The capital and largest city of the Republic of Djibouti, situated on a peninsula separating the Gulf of Aden from the Gulf of Tadjoura.
"The international airport is located just a few miles south of downtown Djibouti."
• Rhymes for djibouti
Word Origin & Etymology
The origin of the name is debated. It may derive from the Afar word 'gabouti', meaning a type of doormat woven from palm fibers, or potentially from the Somali words 'jab' (half/broken) and 'buuti' (bear/demon).
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