Delium

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Delium, from Ancient Greek Δήλιον (Dḗlion). The town takes its name from the isle of Delos.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɛ.li.əm/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛliəm
  • Homophone: bdellium
  • Hyphenation: De‧li‧um

Proper noun

Delium

  1. an Ancient Greek town that was known as the site of the Battle of Delium during the Peloponnesian War
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