ilia

/ (ˈɪlɪə) /

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noun

the plural of ilium

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Words nearby ilia

ileus, ilex, Ilford, I.L.G.W.U., Ilhéus, ilia, iliac, iliac artery, Iliad, Iliamna, Iliamna Lake

British Dictionary definitions for ilia (2 of 3)

Ilia

/ (ˈɪlɪə) /

noun

(in Roman legend) the daughter of Aeneas and Lavinia, who, according to some traditions, was the mother of Romulus and RemusSee also Rhea Silvia

British Dictionary definitions for ilia (3 of 3)

Ilía

/ (iˈlia) /

noun

a transliteration of the Modern Greek name for Elia 1

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How to use ilia in a sentence

Little is known of the early life of the composers father, Ilia Petrovich Tchaikovsky.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
Although a capable specialist, as regards general culture and intelligence Ilia Petrovich had only a mediocre equipment.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
Ilia Tchaikovsky was a good father, but he did not understand the education of the younger children.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
Sivaji is a kind of Indian Ilia Moorometz, though his epoch is much nearer to our times.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan|Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky

I certainly hope that I shall one day know who robbed me of Ilia.
The Tour|Louis Couperus