Levkas
[ lef-kahs ]
/ lɛfˈkɑs /
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noun
an island in the Ionian group, off the W coast of Greece. 114 sq. mi. (295 sq. km).
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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…
Italian Santa Maura.
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British Dictionary definitions for Levkas
Levkás
Leukas or Leucas
/ (lɛfˈkæs) /
noun
a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, in the Ionian Islands. Pop: 20 751 (2001). Area: 295 sq km (114 sq miles)Italian name: Santa Maura
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