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

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

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

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

Branch lines have been constructed to Lamia and Chalcis.

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

To his wife Herpylis he leaves the choice of two houses, the one in Chalcis, the other at Stagira.

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