Ilion

American

[il-ee-uhn, -on] / ˈɪl i ən, -ˌɒn /

noun

Greek name of ancient Troy.

Ilion British

/ ˈɪlɪən /

noun

a transliteration of the Greek name for ancient Troy

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With a fraction of its past workforce, Remington leaves Ilion with more of a whimper than a bang.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

Now residents of Ilion are bracing for Remington’s exit, ending an era that began when Eliphalet Remington forged his first rifle barrel nearby in 1816.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

The Ilion plant is the longest-operating gun factory in America, according to Outdoor Life magazine.

From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2023

RemArms, the current version of Remington Arms, will close its facility in the Mohawk Valley village of Ilion around March 4, according to the letter sent Thursday.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2023

Everyone pressed me, pressed King Idomeneus to take command of ships for Ilion.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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