Syrian city (6)
I believe the answer is:
aleppo
'syrian city' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for aleppo that I've seen before include "War-torn city of Syria" , "Ancient city, in Syria" , "Largest city in Syria before the massive damage of the civil war" , "Middle East city" , "City in Syria - lop ape (anag)" .)