Khios
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Definition
Proper noun: * Khios: An island in the Aegean Sea, located off the west coast of Turkey and belonging to Greece. It is also commonly spelled Chios.
Usage Notes
- "Khios" is a proper noun used exclusively as the name of a specific geographical place.
- The spelling "Khios" is a direct transliteration from the Greek language (Χίος). The more common English spelling is Chios. Both refer to the same island.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used attributively to describe things originating from or related to the island.
- The Khios massacre was a tragic event in 1822 during the Greek War of Independence.
- They brought back some Khios mastic as a souvenir.
Variants and Related Words
- Chios: The standard and most frequently used English spelling for the same island.
- Chian: (Adjective) Of or relating to the island of Chios/Khios.
- Chian wine was renowned in antiquity.
Synonyms
- Chios (The primary synonym, being the conventional English spelling).
Noun
- an island in the Aegean Sea off the west coast of Turkey; belongs to Greece