Cairene

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adjective

Cai·​rene ˈkīˌrēn 

: of or relating to Cairo, Egypt

Cairene

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noun

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plural -s

: a native or resident of Cairo, especially Cairo, Egypt

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Cairo, Egypt + English -ene (as in Nazarene)

Rhymes for Cairo

• pyro
• enviro

Geographical Definition

Cairo

geographical name

Cai·​ro ˈkī-(ˌ)rō 

city on the Nile River in northern Egypt; the nation's capital population 7,786,640

Note: Cairo grew from its roots in the 7th century to become the largest city in Africa, Europe, and Asia Minor in the first half of the 14th century.

Cairene

kī-ˈrēn 

adjective or noun