Assuan

As·suan

[as-wahn; Arabic ahs-wahn]
noun
Also, As·souan.
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Assuan or Assouan (ɑːsˈwɑːn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
variant spellings of Aswan
 
Assouan or Assouan
 
n

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Assuan is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Aswan, Assuan or Assouan (ɑːsˈwɑːn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Ancient name: Syene an ancient town in SE Egypt, on the Nile, just below the First Cataract. Pop: 249 000 (2005 est)
 
Assuan, Assuan or Assouan
 
n
 
Assouan, Assuan or Assouan
 
n

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