Patras

[ puh-tras, pa-truhs ]

noun

1. Greek Pa·trai [pah, -t, r, e]. a seaport in the Peloponnesus, in W Greece, on the Gulf of Patras.
2. Gulf of, an inlet of the Ionian Sea in the NW Peloponnesus, 10 miles (16 km) long; 25 miles (40 km) wide.

Patras

/ ˈpætrəs; pəˈtræs /

noun

1. a port in W Greece, in the NW Peloponnese on the Gulf of Patras (an inlet of the Ionian Sea): one of the richest cities in Greece until the 3rd century bc ; under Turkish rule from 1458 to 1687 and from 1715 until the War of Greek Independence, which began here in 1821. Pop: 193 000 (2005 est) Modern Greek namePátraiˈpatrɛ

Example Sentences

According to Millingen, when Hataj and her mother arrived at Patras, the childs father received them in a transport of joy.

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The troops have all marched from Patras to Navarino, and nothing remains but some Albanians and the inhabitants.

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Let him write to me at Mr. Strané's, English consul, Patras.

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The plains near Patras, once beautifully planted with currants, olives and vines, are now perfectly desolate.

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The man was exorbitant in his demands, and it was too late to reach Patras without risking the night on the sea.

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