barke

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US/ˈbɑɹkə/US/ˈbɑɹkeɪ/

A form of Barca — A surname from Punic, particularly (historical) a dynasty of Carthaginian leaders.

OriginAncient Greek Βάρκη →
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Meanings

barke1

verb
  1. obsoleteObsolete spelling of bark.

Barke2

proper noun
  1. alternativehistoricalAlternative form of Barca, former name of Marj: a city in Libya.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
marj

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΒάρκη
  2. EnglishBarke

From Ancient Greek Βάρκη (Bárkē), from the local tribe of the Barraci.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

barke. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/barke

MLA

“barke.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/barke. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “barke,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/barke.

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