Khartoum

Possibly from Arabic خُرْطُوم (ḵurṭūm, “elephant trunk”), but more likely from Arabic قُرْطُم (qurṭum, “safflower”).

• IPA^(key): /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/

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• Rhymes: -uːm

Khartoum

2. The capital city of Sudan.
   • 2025 March 27, Nimi Princewill, “Sudan’s army has captured the capital. Is it a turning point in the devastating conflict?”, in CNN‎^[1]:

     But while the capture of Khartoum marks an important moment in the conflict, with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) deeply embedded elsewhere in Sudan and attempting to form a parallel government, analysts warn there is little likelihood of a swift resolution to the war.

• Khartoum North
• Khartoumer
• Khartoumian

Khartoum f

1. alternative spelling of Cartum