Definitions

1. proper noun

A city in southern Iraq, located on the Shatt al-Arab waterway.

“She traveled to Basra to learn about the local culture.”

2. noun

A type of flatbread originating from the Middle East, particularly popular in Iraq.

“The vendor sold a variety of Basra bread at the market.”

3. noun

A term used to describe a type of weathering process in rocks, named after the region.

“The geologist studied the Basra weathering patterns in the desert rocks.”