Leros

[ lee-ros, -rohs ]

noun

1. one of the Dodecanese Islands of Greece, off the SW coast of Turkey. 21 sq. mi. (54 sq. km).

Example Sentences

But the Leros story was about to expose this broken system in a way that could no longer be ignored.

From Salon

In the end, the humiliated Greek government, its national pride embarrassed by the public exposure of such inhumane conditions, announced that the hospital on Leros would finally be shut down.

From Salon

Walters went on to narrate shocking scenes filmed by a special ABC crew sent to Greece to investigate the Leros story, adding that the Greek ambassador to the U.S. had refused to comment when asked about this matter.

From Salon

The accident occurred late Thursday off the Aegean island of Leros, when an inflatable speedboat taking the couple to shore from their yacht crashed into rocks, the private DHA news agency and other media reported.

From Seattle Times

All were safely transported to Leros, and there were no reports of any injuries or people missing.

From Washington Times