tripoli
tripoli · tripolis
A sedimentary rock composed of the shells of diatoms etc., used for polishingA sedimentary rock composed of the shells of diatoms etc., used for polishing.
/ˈtɹɪpəli/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A sedimentary rock composed of the shells of diatoms etc., used for polishing.
More definitions
- the capital and chief port and largest city of Libya; in northwestern Libya on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC
- a port city and commercial center in northwestern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea
- a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing
Origin
Originally brought from Tripoli in Libya.Originally brought from Tripoli in Libya.
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Forms
plural: tripolisSynonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- the capital and chief port and largest city of Libya; in northwestern Libya on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC:Tarabulus Al-Gharbcapital of Libya
- a port city and commercial center in northwestern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea:TarabulusTarabulus Ash-ShamTrablous
- a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing:rottenstone
Lessons for this word
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