Main Entry: Kay·se·ri

Pronunciation: \ˌkī-zə-ˈrē\

Variant(s): or ancient Cae·sa·rea \ˌsē-zə-ˈrē-ə, ˌse-zə-, ˌse-sə-\ or Maz·a·ca \ˈma-zə-kə\ or Caesarea Mazaca

Function: geographical name

city central Turkey in Asia at foot of Erciyas Mt.; chief city of ancient Cappadocia population 421,362