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Philadelphia

Main Entry: Phil·a·del·phia

Pronunciation: \ˌfi-lə-ˈdel-fyə, -fē-ə\

Function: geographical name

1 city & port SE Pennsylvania on Delaware River population 1,517,550
2 — see alasehir
3 — see amman

— Phil·a·del·phian \-fyən, -fē-ən\ adjective or noun

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