Homs

geographical name

ˈhȯmz How to pronounce Homs (audio)
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 19 Apr. 2024.

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