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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Example Sentences

At Chalcis itself, where the strait is narrowest, it is called the Euripus, and here it is divided in the middle by a rock, on which formerly a castle stood.

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

EUPHORION, Greek poet and grammarian, born at Chalcis in Euboea about 275 B.C.

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

In the neighbourhood of Chalcis, both to the north and the south, the bays are so confined as readily to explain the story of Agamemnon’s fleet having been detained there by contrary winds.

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

The three divisional headquarters are at Larissa, Athens and Missolonghi; the six headquarters of brigades are at Trikkala, Larissa, Athens, Chalcis, Missolonghi and Nauplia.

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

They can claim credit for the colonies of Chalcis and Eretria, of Megara, Phocaea and Samos, as well as for the great Achaean settlements in southern Italy.

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