Mysia

[ mish-ee-uh ]

/ ˈmɪʃ i ə /

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noun

an ancient country in NW Asia Minor.

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OTHER WORDS FROM Mysia

My·si·an, adjective, noun

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How to use Mysia in a sentence

I have already spoken of these places in the description of Mysia and Phrygia, and shall here conclude the discussion.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume III (of 3)|Strabo
To reach Abydos, the route was north, through the province of Mysia.
Xerxes|Jacob Abbott
The latter conducted them a stage further, to Cius in Mysia; and from Cius they set sail to join their main armament.
Hellenica|Xenophon
Thence they sailed along the Propontis and the coast of Mysia, not, as we may be sure, without adventures.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15)|Charles Morris

Having gone ashore at Kios in Mysia to fetch water, he was carried off by the nymphs of the spring in which he dipped his pitcher.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 2|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Mysia

Mysia

/ (ˈmɪsɪə) /

noun

an ancient region in the NW corner of Asia Minor

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