an ancient town of Asia in Palestine, formerly called Joppa. Its former grandeur is now greatly diminished. It is situated 50 miles north-west of Jerusalem, while others make it only 27, and 100 from the town of Acre. It was taken by the French under Bonaparte, in February 1799, but afterwards retaken and fortified. E. Long. 35° 40' N. Lat. 32° 16'.