Arzew
English
Alternative forms
- Arzeu, Arziw
Etymology
From irregular French romanization of Arabic أرزيو (“Arzew, Bethioua”), presumably ultimately from Latin Arsenaria, an ancient settlement 3 Roman miles inland from the sea near Bethioua. The name was applied to the present location under French rule.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /æɹzuː/
Proper noun
Arzew
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