The capital of Oman, in the northern part of the country on the Gulf of Oman. Held by Portugal from 1508 to 1650, it became the capital of Oman in 1741. |
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n. 1. Any of various fragrant white, red, or black grapes, used for making wine or raisins. 2. Muscatel wine. [French, from Old French, from Old Provençal *muscat, from musc, musk, from Late Latin muscus; see MUSK.] |
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