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samarkand

/ˈsæmɑɹˌkænd/

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What does samarkand mean?

proper noun

  1. The regional capital of the Samarkand region, Uzbekistan. Official name: Samarqand.
  2. A region of Uzbekistan.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈsæmɑɹˌkænd/

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A dealer in furs, returning to Samarkand from Nijni-Novgorod, told of the marvels which he had seen performed in Erik's tent.
Gaston LerouxThe Phantom of the OperaProject Gutenberg ebook #175