Etymology

Lefkoşa

Today it means: Synonym of Nicosia: the capital city of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus; a district around the city. Full definition →

Turkish Lefkoşa
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  1. Turkish · borrowed fromLefkoşa
  2. English todayLefkoşa

Unadapted borrowing from Turkish Lefkoşa. Doublet of Lefkosia and Nicosia.

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