Calais

¹ American  

[kuh-ley-is] / kəˈleɪ ɪs /

Or Kalais

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. the winged son of Boreas the north wind. As Argonauts he and his brother Zetes chased away the Harpies.

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Calais ² American  

[kal-ey, ka-ley, kal-is, ka-le] / ˈkæl eɪ, kæˈleɪ, ˈkæl ɪs, kaˈlɛ /

noun

1. a seaport in N France, on the Strait of Dover: the French port nearest England.

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Calais British  

/ kalɛ, ˈkæleɪ /

noun

1. a port in N France, on the Strait of Dover: the nearest French port to England; belonged to England 1347–1558. Pop: 77 333 (1999)

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Example Sentences

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Calais

“We are incredibly saddened to learn about the passing of Calais Campbell’s mother,” the Ravens said Wednesday in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

“We extend our deepest condolences and full support to Calais and his family during this difficult time.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

But if the main issue was the territorial integrity of France, why not end in 1558, when the last English foothold of Calais was recovered?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026

The two men, who were broadcasting live videos from the French coast, were arrested near the northern town of Calais on Sunday evening, said Francois-Xavier Lauch, prefect of Pas-de-Calais.

From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026

It still had the Customs mark upon it they had chalked at Calais.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier