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

1. an island in the Aegean Sea off the west coast of Turkey; belongs to Greece