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Egypt vs Missouri - What's the difference?

egypt | missouri |

In historical terms the difference between egypt and missouri

is that egypt is a civilization based around the river Nile, on its lower reaches nearer the Mediterranean while missouri is an organized territory in the United States during the nineteenth century.

As proper nouns the difference between egypt and missouri

is that egypt is a country in North Africa. Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt while Missouri is a {{USstate}} Capital Jefferson City; largest city: Kansas City: Postal abbreviation: MO

egypt

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • A country in North Africa. Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt.
  • (historical) A civilization based around the river Nile, on its lower reaches nearer the Mediterranean.
  • Synonyms

    * (modern country) Arab Republic of Egypt * (civilization) Ancient Egypt, Egyptian civilization

    Derived terms

    * Egyptian * gypsy

    See also

    * United Arab Republic * *

    missouri

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A (USstate) Capital Jefferson City; largest city: Kansas City: Postal abbreviation: MO
  • The longest river in the United States, flowing from Montana to become a tributary of the Mississippi at Saint Louis.
  • A Native American tribe that originally lived in the Great Lakes region of United States.
  • (historical) An organized territory in the United States during the nineteenth century.
  • Usage notes

    * There is much dispute over the "correct" pronunciation of Missouri (half the state says ). Both are acceptable.

    Synonyms

    * (river) Big Muddy

    Derived terms

    * from Missouri * Missourian/Missouran * Missouri canary * Missouri currant * Missouri gooseberry * Missouri gourd * Missouri primrose * Missouri sucker * Missourite * Missouri toothpick * MO

    See also

    * Missouri ----