Bubastis

geographical name

Bu·​bas·​tis byü-ˈba-stəs How to pronounce Bubastis (audio)
ancient city in northern Egypt whose site is near present-day Zagazig

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“Bubastis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bubastis. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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