Samos

[ sey-mos, sam-ohs; Greek sah-maws ]

/ ˈseɪ mɒs, ˈsæm oʊs; Greek ˈsɑ mɔs /

noun

a Greek island in the E Aegean. 194 sq. mi. (502 sq. km).

Definition for samos (2 of 2)

SAMOS

[ sam-ohs ]

/ ˈsæm oʊs /

noun

one of a series of U.S. reconnaissance satellites.

Origin of SAMOS

s(atellite) a(nti)m(issile) o(bservation) s(ystem)

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Examples from the Web for samos

If Darius had had armies at his disposal from Samos there, he would not have needed to send Bagaeus.
The History of Antiquity|Max Duncker
After this, stirring up strife he was worsted and went as an exile to Samos, and his mother to Salamis in Cyprus.
The History Of Herodotus|Herodotus
At Samos the ἱερὸς γάμος was celebrated annually; the image of Hera was concealed on the sea-shore and solemnly discovered.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3|Various
The fleet at once stood out across to Samos, and picked up the Samian vessels in that island.
Hellenica|Xenophon

The city of Samos became, under Polycrates, "the first of all cities, Greek or barbarian."
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15)|Charles Morris

British Dictionary definitions for samos

Samos

/ (ˈseɪmɒs) /

noun

a Greek island in the E Aegean Sea, off the SW coast of Turkey: a leading commercial centre of ancient Greece. Pop: 33 809 (2001). Area: 492 sq km (190 sq miles)

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