samarkand

/ˌsæmərˈkænd/; /sɑːmɑːrˈkɑːnd/

Definitions

1. noun

A city in Uzbekistan, famous for its ancient architecture and as a former capital of the Timurid Empire.

“The travelers spent several days exploring the historic sites of Samarkand, including the Registan and the Ulugh Beg Observatory.”

Synonyms

  • capital
  • city
  • metropolis

Antonyms

  • desert
  • ruin