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Asyut

(æˈsjuːt) or

Assiut

n
(Placename) an ancient city in central Egypt, on the Nile. Pop: 417 000 (2005 est). Ancient Greek name: Lycopolis
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A•syut

(ɑˈsyut)

n.
a city in central Egypt, on the Nile. 291,300.
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