Khartoum
The origin and history of Khartoum.
Etymology
Possibly from Arabic خُرْطُوم (ḵurṭūm, "elephant trunk"), though more likely from Arabic قُرْطُم (qurṭum, "safflower").
The origin and history of Khartoum.
Possibly from Arabic خُرْطُوم (ḵurṭūm, "elephant trunk"), though more likely from Arabic قُرْطُم (qurṭum, "safflower").
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