"Basrah" meaning in English

See Basrah in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Basrah
  1. Dated spelling of Basra, a major city in Iraq Categories (place): Cities in Iraq, Places in Iraq
    Sense id: en-Basrah-en-name-31Y9nS7g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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