Sybaris

American

[sib-uh-ris] / ˈsɪb ə rɪs /

noun

an ancient Greek city in S Italy: noted for its wealth and luxury; destroyed 510 b.c.

Sybaris British

/ ˈsɪbərɪs /

noun

a Greek colony in S Italy, on the Gulf of Taranto: notorious for its luxurious living, founded about 720 _bc and sacked in 510

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Test drillings also show that Sybaris was located on dunes above a flat plain, a finding that apparently demolishes the legend that the victorious Crotonians diverted a river to flood and destroy the ancient city.

From Time Magazine Archive

The instrument is now being used to find Sybaris, the rich Greek colony in southern Italy that gave its name to the word sybaritic.

From Time Magazine Archive

This endless quest for pleasure may well have led to the downfall of Sybaris.

From Time Magazine Archive

Despite plentiful references to Sybaris in ancient literature, finding it was no easy task.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Dinosaur teeth—ha! Those foolish mortals don’t even know when they have dragon teeth in their possession. And not just any dragon teeth. These come from the ancient Sybaris herself! They shall do nicely.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

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