Bagdad
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- proper noun
- /bæɡˈdæd/
- Many tourists visit Bagdad to see its historical sites along the Tigris River.
- Thief of Bagdad
- Bagdad Cafe
Examples
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The Palace of the Caliph of Bagdad.
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A street in Bagdad, dream city of the ancient East...
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We shall enter Bagdad as a suitor.
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Then we will return to Bagdad, to the palace of Kamar.
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To possess Bagdad I have now a two-fold reason.
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My daughter's choice and heir to the throne of Bagdad.
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In the name of Kamar Zaman, the Caliph of Bagdad.
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If Kamar leaves Bagdad now alone, he will have a chance outside the city to organize his followers, to try again to seize his brother's throne.
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"Now, it happened that in Bagdad at this time, "there was a dancing girl... "whose skill and beauty... had made her the idol of the people.”
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The bustling markets of Bagdad offer a glimpse into the daily life of its residents.
Synonyms
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The capital and largest city of Iraq on the Tigris River
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bagdad probably comes from old Persian parts bagh ('God') and dad ('given'), so the name means 'God-given' or a 'gift of God'. So, thinking of Bagdad as a 'gift' helps you remember this important capital city of Iraq by the Tigris River.