Tarshish

geographical name

Tar·​shish ˈtär-(ˌ)shish How to pronounce Tarshish (audio)
ancient maritime country referred to in the Bible, located by some in southern Spain and identified with Tartessus

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“Tarshish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tarshish. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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