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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The widening of the Euripus Channel at Chalcis to the extent of 21.56 metres was accomplished in 1894.

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

He therefore retired to Chalcis, where he soon after died.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various

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

The Achaean and Aetolian Leagues are independent powers, which the Macedonian can indeed check by garrisons in Corinth, Chalcis and elsewhere, but which keep a field clear for Hellenic freedom within their borders.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

He subsequently taught philosophy at Rhodes and died at Chalcis in Euboea.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various