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Dakar
da-KAH
Dakar (name) means the capital city of Senegal. Example: “The famous rally race once ran from Paris to Dakar.”
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The capital city of Senegal.
"The famous rally race once ran from Paris to Dakar."
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Etymology
Possibly from Wolof daqaar ("tamarind").
Rhymes for Dakar
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What does “Dakar” mean?
The word “Dakar” means the capital city of Senegal.
How do you pronounce “Dakar”?
“Dakar” is pronounced da-KAH (/dɑˈkɑɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dakar” in a sentence?
Here is “Dakar” used in a sentence: “The famous rally race once ran from Paris to Dakar.”
What part of speech is “Dakar”?
“Dakar” is a name.
Is “Dakar” a common word?
“Dakar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
