Naxos

[ nak-sos, -sohs, -suh s; Greek nah-ksaws ]

/ ˈnæk sɒs, -soʊs, -səs; Greek ˈnɑ ksɔs /

noun

a Greek island in the S Aegean: the largest of the Cyclades group. 169 sq. mi. (438 sq. km).

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Examples from the Web for naxos

He notes that on Naxos sheep have very large gallbladders, but on Euboea they do not.
Why Aristotle Deserves A Posthumous Nobel|Nick Romeo|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He is going back to Naxos, and then the husbands may sleep in peace.
The Love Affairs of Lord Byron|Francis Henry Gribble
They reminded me of the maidens of Naxos cheering and comforting the unhappy Ariadne.
The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII)|John Greenleaf Whittier
Theseus abandoned her on the Isle of Naxos, where she was found by Dionysus, who married her.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2|Various

Lygdamis is under obligations to him, and cannot hold his own in Naxos without Samian help.
An Egyptian Princess, Complete|Georg Ebers
The first state so subjected was the island Naxos, which revolted, and was conquered in the twelfth year of the Athenian command.
Historical Parallels, vol 2 of 3)|Arthur Thomas Malkin

British Dictionary definitions for naxos

Naxos

/ (ˈnæksɒs) /

noun

a Greek island in the S Aegean, the largest of the Cyclades: ancient centre of the worship of Dionysius. Pop: 18 188 (2001). Area: 438 sq km (169 sq miles)

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