Associations to the word «Benghazi»

Wiktionary

BENGHAZI, proper noun. A Mediterranean sea port in Libya.
BENGHAZI HANDICAP, proper noun. (slang) The retreat of allied forces from Benghazi in North Africa in March 1941 during World War II ahead of German forces commanded by Erwin Rommel.

Dictionary definition

BENGHAZI, noun. Port in northern Libya on the Gulf of Sidra; formerly a joint capital of Libya with Tripoli.

Wise words

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