"Seleucia-on-Tigris" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Latin Seleucia ad Tigrim, from its position on the Tigris River, used to distinguish it from other Seleucias. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|Seleucia ad Tigrim}} Latin Seleucia ad Tigrim Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Seleucia-on-Tigris
  1. (historical) The capital of the Seleucid Empire, and a major city in Parthian and Sasanian periods Wikipedia link: Seleucia-on-Tigris Tags: historical Synonyms: Seleucia on the Tigris, Seleucia
    Sense id: en-Seleucia-on-Tigris-en-name-zAxhv6V4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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