Argolis
[ahr-guh-lis]
- an ancient district in SE Greece.
- Gulf of, a gulf of the Aegean, in SE Greece. About 30 miles (48 km) long.
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Nauplia then became the general harbour for the people of Argolis.
GreeceJ.A. McClymont
I have a wife and son in Argolis, but our little girl we lost.
Our Little Grecian CousinMary F. Nixon-Roulet
Many a fine sail shall we have together when we reach our own Argolis.
Our Little Grecian CousinMary F. Nixon-Roulet
"It is almost as pretty as my own Argolis," she said aloud, and then gave a little sigh.
Our Little Grecian CousinMary F. Nixon-Roulet
He mentions also an Eva in Argolis, and speaks of it as a large town.
OphiolatreiaAnonymous
Argolis
- a department and ancient region of Greece, in the NE Peloponnese. Capital: Nauplion. Pop: 102 392 (2001). Area: 2261 sq km (873 sq miles)
- Gulf of Argolis an inlet of the Aegean Sea, in the E Peloponnese
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