Basra Definition

basra
noun
  1. the second largest city in Iraq; an oil port in southern Iraq

"Basra" in song lyrics

See how basra is used in real songs:

  • "numi basra"
    AOL — AOL
  • "british helicopter is brought down in basra"
    AOL — AOL
  • "saeed al-sahaf basra"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with basra

Usage tips for "basra"

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