Herat

geographical name

He·​rat he-ˈrät How to pronounce Herat (audio)
hə-
variants or ancient Aria
ˈer-ē-ə How to pronounce Herat (audio)
ə-ˈrī-ə
city in northwestern Afghanistan on the Harīrūd River population 396,000

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“Herat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Herat. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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