Syracuse
['sairəkju:z;'si-;-kju:s]
Definition
(noun.) the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse.
(noun.) the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes).
(noun.) a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC.
(noun.) a city in central New York.
Edited by Amber--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A red wine of Italy.
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Examples
- By the terms of this peace, all Sicily, except for the dominions of Hiero of Syracuse, became an estate of the Roman people. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Such were Corinth and Carthage and Syracuse. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The siege of Syracuse is chiefly memorable for the brilliant inventions of the philosopher Archimedes, which long held the Romans at bay. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Moreover, Hiero of Syracuse, the faithful ally of Rome, was now dead, and his successor Hieronymus turned over to the Carthaginians. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Archimedes of Syracuse demands, however, particular consid eration. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
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