chalcis

Chal·cis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-sis; Greek khahl-kees]
- /ˈkæl sɪs; Greek xɑlˈkis/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-sis; Greek khahl-kees]
- /ˈkæl sɪs; Greek xɑlˈkis/

Definitions of chalcis word

noun chalcis a city on the island of Euboea in SE Greece, at the narrowest point of the Euripus strait: important since the 7th century bc, founding many colonies in ancient times. Pop (municipality): 55 264 (2001) 3
noun chalcis seaport in E Greece, on WC Euboea: pop. 45,000 3
noun chalcis a Greek island in the W Aegean Sea. 1586 sq. mi. (4110 sq. km). Capital: Chalcis. 1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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