Zante
a Greek island, off the W coast of Greece: southernmost of the Ionian Islands. 157 sq. mi. (407 sq. km).
a seaport on and the capital of this island.
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I became alarmed for his safety, and earnestly begged him to try a change of air and scene at Zante.
Byron | Richard EdgcumbeAt sunset I lighted the fires, and, as soon as steam was up, steered for the passage between Zante and the Morea.
The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II | Thomas Lord CochraneI do myself the honour of enclosing for your perusal two different extracts from public papers sent me lately from Zante.
The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II | Thomas Lord CochraneThe wind freshening much in a contrary direction, I found myself about ten miles to the southward of Zante in the morning.
The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II | Thomas Lord CochraneThe town of Zante is very long; the main street has piazzas on each side for a considerable distance.
Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel | John Yeardley
British Dictionary definitions for Zante
/ (ˈzæntɪ) /
an island in the Ionian Sea, off the W coast of Greece: southernmost of the Ionian Islands; traditionally belonged to Ulysses, king of Ithaca. Pop: 38 957 (2001). Area: 402 sq km (155 sq miles): Latin name: Zacynthus Ancient Greek name: Zakynthos (zəˈkuːnθɒs) Modern Greek name: Zákinthos
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