Argolis

[ ahr-guh-lis ]

noun

1. an ancient district in southeastern Greece.
2. Gulf of Argolis, a gulf of the Aegean, in southeastern Greece. About 30 miles (48 km) long.

Argolis

/ ˈɑːɡəlɪs /

noun

1. a department and ancient region of Greece, in the NE Peloponnese. Capital: Nauplion. Pop: 102 392 (2001). Area: 2261 sq km (873 sq miles)
2. Gulf of Argolis
   an inlet of the Aegean Sea, in the E Peloponnese

Other Words From

• Ar·gol·ic [ahr-, gol, -ik], Ar·go·li·an [ahr-, goh, -lee-, uh, n], Argo·lid adjective

Example Sentences

This town and the surrounding territory of Argolis were famous from the legendary period of Greek history onwards.

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A maritime city situated on the eastern coast of Argolis, sometimes distinguished as ἡ ἱερὰ Ἐπίδαυρος, or Epidaurus the Holy.

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He ordered his troops to provision themselves for five days, and led them to Sellasia, as though he intended to invade Argolis.

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He was king over Argolis, Corinth, Achaia, and many islands.

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They must have resided at Nauplia in Argolis; a place in situation not unlike Hermione above-mentioned.

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