Piraeus
or Pei·rae·us
[pahy-ree-uh s, pi-rey-]
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noun
a seaport in SE Greece: the port of Athens.
Greek Peiraievs.
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Examples from the Web for piraeus
Historical Examples of piraeus
It was believed that this supply had been shipped as kerosene from Saloniki to Piraeus.
But at my age I can hardly get to the city, and therefore you should come oftener to the Piraeus.
The RepublicPlato
After that, Lysander sailed into the Piraeus, and the exiles were readmitted.
HellenicaXenophon
The rest of the Athenian squadron made their escape into the harbour of Piraeus.
HellenicaXenophon
The Dolphin then inquired if he knew the Piraeus (the famous harbor of Athens).
Aesop's FablesAesop
Piraeus
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