Iraqi

[ih-rak-ee, ih-rah-kee]

I·ra·qi

[ih-rak-ee, ih-rah-kee] noun, plural I·ra·qis, adjective
noun
1.
a native of Iraq.
2.
Also, Iraqi Arabic. the dialect of Arabic spoken in Iraq.
adjective
3.
of or pertaining to Iraq, its inhabitants, or their language.

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Iraqi is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Also, Iraki.


Origin:
1770–80; < Arabic ʿIrāqī, equivalent to ʿIrāq Iraq + suffix of appurtenance

pro-I·ra·qi, noun, adjective
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Iraqi (ɪˈrɑːkɪ)
 
adj
1.  of or relating to Iraq or its inhabitants
 
n
2.  a native or inhabitant of Iraq

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