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| 1. | Formerly, Dahomey. a republic in W Africa: formerly part of French West Africa; gained independence in 1960. 3,197,000; 44,290 sq. mi. (114,711 sq. km). Capital: Porto Novo. |
| 2. | Bight of, a bay in N Gulf of Guinea in W Africa. |
| 3. | a former native kingdom in W Africa: now incorporated into Nigeria. |
| 4. | a river in S Nigeria, flowing into the Bight of Benin. |