Chalcis

[ kal-sis; Greek khahl-kees ]

/ ˈkæl sɪs; Greek xɑlˈkis /

noun

a city on Euboea, in SE Greece.

Also called Khalkís.

Definition for chalcis (2 of 2)

Euboea

[ yoo-bee-uh ]

/ yuˈbi ə /

noun

a Greek island in the W Aegean Sea. 1586 sq. mi. (4110 sq. km). Capital: Chalcis.

Also called Negropont. Modern Greek Evvoia.

Related forms

Eu·boe·an, adjective, nounEu·bo·ic

[yoo-boh-ik] /yuˈboʊ ɪk/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for chalcis

He subsequently taught philosophy at Rhodes and died at Chalcis in Euboea.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7|Various
According to one account they flourished at the same time and even had a contest of skill at Chalcis in Euboea.
Hesiod, The Homeric Hymns, and Homerica|Homer and Hesiod
He retreated into the wilderness of Chalcis, where he remained five years.
A History of Roman Literature|Harold North Fowler
Leake supposes it to have occupied the important pass on the road from Thebes to Chalcis, leading to the maritime plain.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume II (of 3)|Strabo

Antiochus meanwhile was staying at Chalcis and keeping quiet.
Dio's Rome, Volume 1 (of 6)|Cassius Dio

British Dictionary definitions for chalcis (1 of 2)

Chalcis

/ (ˈkælsɪs) /

noun

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)Modern Greek name: Khalkís Medieval English name: Negropont

British Dictionary definitions for chalcis (2 of 2)

Euboea

/ (juːˈbɪə) /

noun

an island in the W Aegean Sea: the largest island after Crete of the Greek archipelago; linked with the mainland by a bridge across the Euripus channel. Capital: Chalcis. Pop: 198 130 (2001). Area: 3908 sq km (1509 sq miles)Modern Greek name: Évvoia Former English name: Negropont

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