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Mosul

MOH-suhl

Mosul (name) means a major city in northern Iraq, the capital of the Nineveh governorate. Example: “Mosul suffered heavy damage during the conflict with ISIS.”

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A major city in northern Iraq, the capital of the Nineveh governorate.

"Mosul suffered heavy damage during the conflict with ISIS."

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish موصل (mosul), from Arabic الْمَوْصِل (al-mawṣil).

Origin: Arabic

Frequently asked questions

What does “Mosul” mean?

The word “Mosul” means a major city in northern Iraq, the capital of the Nineveh governorate.

How do you pronounce “Mosul”?

“Mosul” is pronounced MOH-suhl (/ˈməʊsəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mosul” in a sentence?

Here is “Mosul” used in a sentence: “Mosul suffered heavy damage during the conflict with ISIS.”

What part of speech is “Mosul”?

“Mosul” is a name.

Where does the word “Mosul” come from?

The word “Mosul” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish موصل (mosul), from Arabic الْمَوْصِل (al-mawṣil).

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