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Definition of mosul
mosul
/moʊˈsuːl/
Mo · sul
mosul Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A major city in northern Iraq, located on the western bank of the Tigris River opposite the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh, known historically as a significant center of trade, commerce, and culture.
Example
"During our Middle Eastern history seminar, we studied the ancient ruins of Nineveh, which are located just across the Tigris River from modern-day Mosul."
• Rhymes for mosul
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into English from Arabic 'al-Mawṣil' (الموصل), meaning 'the linking point' or 'the junction', referring to the city's historical role as a prominent crossroads for trade routes.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mosul. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mosul