Associations to the word «Colombo»

Wiktionary

COLOMBO, proper noun. Former capital and largest city of Sri Lanka.

Dictionary definition

COLOMBO, noun. The capital and largest city of Sri Lanka; has one of the largest harbors in the world; is located on the western coast of the island of Ceylon.

Wise words

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