Lemnos

[ lem-nos, -nohs; Greek leem-naws ]

noun

1. a Greek island in the NE Aegean. 186 sq. mi. (480 sq. km). : Myrina.

Lemnos

/ ˈlɛmnɒs /

noun

1. a Greek island in the N Aegean Sea: famous for its medicinal earth ( Lemnian seal ). Chief town: Kastron. Pop: 18 104 (2001). Area: 477 sq km (184 sq miles) Modern Greek nameLímnos

Other Words From

• Lem·ni·an [lem, -nee-, uh, n], adjective noun

Example Sentences

He arrives in a moment from the isles of Lemnos and Imbros; there is something fine in coming from two islands at once.

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In the Turkish island of Lemnos, one of the largest islands in the Ægean Sea.

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We were supposed to have a weeks rest, but we were at Lemnos only three days.

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It is said, that his head, and lyre were thrown into the Hebrus; down which they were wafted to Lemnos.

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The principal seat of his worship was the island of Lemnos, where he was regarded with peculiar veneration.

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