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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).
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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