How to use Sybaris in a sentence
On one border was the figure of Alkisthenes himself, on the other was depicted the emblematic figure of his native city, Sybaris.
Needlework As Art | Marian AlfordThe opulence of Sybaris was soon followed by luxury, and such a dissoluteness as is scarcely possible.
Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. II of II) | Charles BuckeLydia, I conjure thee by all the powers above, to tell me why you are so intent to ruin Sybaris by inspiring him with love?
The Works of Horace | HoraceWe may compare with Venice what is known about the ancient Hellenic city of Sybaris.
Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Second Series | John Addington SymondsSo Dorieos joined them in an expedition against Sybaris and helped them to conquer Sybaris.
The History Of Herodotus | Herodotus
British Dictionary definitions for Sybaris
/ (ˈsɪbərɪs) /
a Greek colony in S Italy, on the Gulf of Taranto: notorious for its luxurious living, founded about 720 bc and sacked in 510
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