Famagusta

[ fah-muh-goo-stuh ]

/ fɑ məˈgu stə /

a seaport on the E coast of Cyprus, on an inlet of the Mediterranean: castle; large cathedral (now a mosque).

Example sentences from the Web for famagusta

The Prince arrived late last night, according to local paper the Famagusta Gazette.

Prince Harry Given Four Cans Of Lager to Unwind in Cyprus |Tom Sykes |January 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Only two out of the three hundred churches, which are said to have existed in Famagusta, were left standing.

Cyprus |Franz von Lher
The Ottoman general pledged himself to protect the people of Famagusta, and secure for them the free exercise of their religion.

Famous Sea Fights |John Richard Hale
These are generally grown, especially in the Paphos district; Famagusta and Limassol following in the order named.

Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products |William Bevan

Professor Browne, in his interviews at Famagusta and at Acca, did obeisance to each of them.

Bahaism and Its Claims |Samuel Graham Wilson
Famagusta and Limasol at once took their places as large sea-ports.

Cyprus |Franz von Lher

Famagusta

/ (ˌfæməˈɡʊstə) /

a port in E Cyprus, on Famagusta Bay : became one of the richest cities in Christendom in the 14th century. Pop: 35 453 (2006)