Co·to·nou

(kōt′n-o͞o′)

A city of southern Benin on the Bight of Benin. The largest city in the country, it is a seaport and commercial center.

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Cotonou

(ˌkəʊtəˈnuː)

(Placename) the chief port and official capital of Benin, on the Bight of Benin. Pop: 891 000 (2005 est)

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Co•to•nou

(ˌkoʊ təˈnu)

n.

a seaport in SE Benin. 487,020.

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Cotonou - chief port of Benin on the Bight of Benin

Benin, Dahomey, Republic of Benin - a country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control

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