Salamis
noun
an island off the SE coast of Greece, W of Athens, in the Gulf of Aegina: Greeks defeated Persians in a naval battle 480 b.c. 39 sq. mi. (101 sq. km).
Salaminian
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a word derived from
Salamis.
Example Sentences
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But we should bear in mind that the vindication of Aias after death, and his burial with undiminished honours, had an absorbing interest for the Athenian and Salaminian spectator.
From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles
Introduction Tecmessa, a Captive with whom Ajax lives as his Wife, tells the Chorus of Salaminian Mariners what has befallen their Chieftain.
From Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles by Goldwin Smith
And, in conclusion, they sent the galley named the Salaminian, to recall him.
From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Arthur Hugh Clough
He was seldom seen in public, even at entertainments; hence, something of sacredness was attached to his person, like the Salaminian galley reserved for great occasions.
From Philothea A Grecian Romance by Lydia Maria Francis Child
Soon after they had effected this important change of station the Salaminian state trireme arrived with momentous news from Athens.
From Stories from Thucydides by H. L. (Herbert Lord) Havell
