Karakorum

geographical name

Kar·​a·​ko·​rum ˌkär-ə-ˈkȯr-əm How to pronounce Karakorum (audio)
ruined city in Mongolia on the upper Orhon River

Note: Karakorum was the capital of the Mongol Empire.

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“Karakorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Karakorum. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.

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