Jerba


[jer-buh] /ˈdʒɛr bə/

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[jer-buh] /ˈdʒɛr bə/
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an island off the SE coast of Tunisia: Roman ruins. 197 sq. mi. (510 sq. km).
/ˈdʒɜːbə/
noun
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a variant spelling of Djerba
/ˈdʒɜːbə/
noun
1.
an island off the SE coast of Tunisia, in the Gulf of Gabès: traditionally Homer’s land of the lotus-eaters. Pop: about 100 000 (latest est). Area: 510 sq km (197 sq miles) Ancient name Meninx (ˈmɛnɪŋks)

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