Ctesiphon

geographical name

Cte·​si·​phon ˈte-sə-ˌfän How to pronounce Ctesiphon (audio)
ˈtē-
ancient city in central Iraq on the Tigris River opposite Seleucia; capital of Parthia

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“Ctesiphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ctesiphon. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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