Conakry

[Fr. kaw-na-kree]

Co·na·kry

[Fr. kaw-na-kree]
noun
a seaport in and the capital of Guinea, in NW Africa. 525,671 with suburbs.
Also, Konakri.

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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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Guin·ea

[gin-ee]
noun
1.
a coastal region in W Africa, extending from the Gambia River to the Gabon estuary.
2.
Formerly, French Guinea. an independent republic in W Africa, on the Atlantic coast. 7,405,375; about 96,900 sq. mi. (251,000 sq. km). Capital: Conakry.
3.
Gulf of, a part of the Atlantic Ocean that projects into the W coast of Africa and extends from the Ivory Coast to Gabon.
4.
(lowercase) a former money of account of the United Kingdom, equal to 21 shillings: still often used in quoting fees or prices.
5.
(lowercase) a gold coin of Great Britain issued from 1663 to 1813, with a nominal value of 20 shillings.
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6.
(lowercase) Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a person of Italian birth or descent.
7.
(lowercase) Horse Racing. a person who does miscellaneous work in or around a horse stable.
COLLAPSE
Guin·e·an, adjective, noun

Guiana, Guinea, Guyana.
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Conakry or Konakri (French kɔnakri)
 
n
the capital of Guinea, a port on the island of Tombo. Pop: 1 465 000 (2005 est)
 
Konakri or Konakri
 
n

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