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The name of which European country probably originated from a Carthaginian word meaning refuge or asylum?

Question #152266. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Oct 26 2025.
Originally posted Oct 26 2025 7:18 AM.

Harmattan
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Harmattan

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Miele? Before it became 'Melita' and, ultimately, Malta.

Couldn't find a better link but I had this saved up somewhere some time ago:


link https://church.mt/dying-to-live-speech/

Oct 26 2025, 9:58 AM
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