Naxos

[ nak-sos, -sohs, -suhs; Greek nah-ksaws ]

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

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noun

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

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How to use Naxos in a sentence

He notes that on Naxos sheep have very large gallbladders, but on Euboea they do not.
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The two even appeared onstage as party guests in Ariadne auf Naxos.
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It was no use for him to pretend more and more to the utmost virtue, and to paint an “Ariadne at Naxos.”
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4)|Richard Muther
Only once did the vessel stop on its swift voyage homeward, and this was at the island of Naxos.
Stories of Old Greece and Rome|Emilie Kip Baker

"Then sail back to Naxos, for that is my home," said the youth.
Stories of Old Greece and Rome|Emilie Kip Baker
The form which it takes in the alphabets of Naxos, Delos and other Ionic islands at the same period is difficult to explain.
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It is very abundant in the island of Naxos, at cape Emeri, whence it is imported in large quantities.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure

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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