Thrace
[θreis]
Definition
(noun.) an ancient country and wine producing region in the east of the Balkan Peninsula to the north of the Aegean Sea; colonized by ancient Greeks; later a Roman province; now divided between Bulgaria and Greece and Turkey.
Editor: Rochelle--From WordNet
Examples
- He returned to Susa, leaving an army in Thrace, under a trusted general Megabazus. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- His army was just such another composite host as Darius had led into Thrace or Alexander defeated at Issus; it was a medley of levies. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Meanwhile, Darius and his host advanced along the coast of what is now Bulgaria, but which was then called Thrace. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- My exertions were unremitted: after a time I left Athens, and joined the army stationed at Kishan in Thrace. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- The whole of this part of Thrace had been so long a scene of contest, that it had remained uncultivated, and presented a dreary, barren appearance. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- When we quitted Macedonia, the fertile but low plains of Thrace afforded fewer beauties; yet our journey continued to be interesting. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
Typist: Waldo