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Syracuse

Syracuse Meaning & Definition
Syracuse Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Syracuse?

[n] the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse
[n] the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes)
[n] a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC
[n] a city in central New York

Synonyms | Synonyms for Syracuse: siege of Syracuse | Siracusa

Related Terms | Find terms related to Syracuse:

See Also | beleaguering | besieging | city | Empire State | metropolis | military blockade | New York | New York State | NY | Sicilia | Sicilia | Sicily | Sicily | siege | urban center

Syracuse In Webster's Dictionary

\Syr"a*cuse\, n. A red wine of Italy.

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