proper noun
Beirut
bay-ROOT
proper noun
1
The capital and largest city of Lebanon.
"Beirut is known for its vibrant nightlife and Mediterranean cuisine."
How to Use Beirut
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLebanon's capital city.
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Etymology
Traced back through Arabic and Ottoman Turkish to a Phoenician word believed to mean "wells."