Homs
geographical name
ˈhȯmz 
ˈhu̇ms
variants
or ancient Emesa
city on the Orontes River in western Syria population 354,508
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“Homs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Homs. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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