"Al Ain" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Arabic العَيْن (al-ʕayn), literally "the spring". Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|عين|العَيْن}} Arabic العَيْن (al-ʕayn), {{root|en|ar|ع ي ن}} Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Al Ain
  1. A city in the United Arab Emirates. Categories (place): Cities in the United Arab Emirates, Places in the United Arab Emirates Synonyms: AA
    Sense id: en-Al_Ain-en-name-3oQf4g4D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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