Cameroon

geographical name Cam·er·oon \ˌka-mə-ˈrün\

Definition of CAMEROON

massif ab 13,350 feet (4069 m) W Cameroon (republic)

or Cam·er·oun \-ˈrün\ country W equatorial Africa in Cameroons region; a republic, formerly a trust territory under France ∗ Yaoundé area ab 183,590 square miles (475,500 square kilometers), pop 19,600,000

Rhymes with CAMEROON

afternoon, apolune, barracoon, Brigadoon, call the tune, dessertspoon, greasy spoon, harvest moon, honeymoon, importune, macaroon, octoroon, opportune, pantaloon, perilune, picaroon, picayune, rigadoon, saskatoon, Saskatoon, silver spoon, tablespoon

CAMEROON Defined for Kids

Cameroon

geographical name Cam·er·oon \ˌka-mə-ˈrün\

Definition of CAMEROON for Kids

country W Africa; capital, Yaoundé

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