Chalcis

American  

[kal-sis, khahl-kees] / ˈkæl sɪs, xɑlˈkis /

noun

1. a city on Euboea, in SE Greece.

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Chalcis British  

/ ˈkælsɪs /

noun

1. Modern Greek name: Khalkís. Medieval English name: Negropont. a city on the island of Euboea in SE Greece, at the narrowest point of the Euripus strait: important since the 7th century _bc , founding many colonies in ancient times. Pop (municipality): 55 264 (2001)

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Chalcis

So greatly was this dreaded by sailors that the principal line of traffic from the north of the Aegean to Athens used to pass by Chalcis and the Euboic Sea.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" by Various

Some time in that year Tenedos, Chios, Chalcis in Euboea, and probably the Euboean cities Eretria, Carystus and Arethusa gave in their adherence, followed by Perinthus, Peparethus, Sciathus and other maritime cities.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various

The best breeds are from Rhodes, Tenagra, Melos, and Chalcis.

From Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History by William MacGillivray

At the head of each stood one of the two rival powers in the island of Euboea, Chalcis and Eretria.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various

Chalcis subsequently became a member of both the Delian Leagues.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various

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