Cairene

Cairene
/kuy"reen, kuy reen"/, adj.
1. (sometimes l.c.) of or pertaining to Cairo, Egypt.
n.
2. a native or resident of Cairo, Egypt.
[1835-45; CAIR(O) + -ENE]

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