Syracuse

/ˈsirɪkjuz/
/ˈsirɪkjuz/
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Definitions of Syracuse
  1. noun
    a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC
    synonyms: Siracusa
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
  2. noun
    the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse
    synonyms: siege of Syracuse
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    beleaguering, besieging, military blockade, siege
    the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
  3. noun
    the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes)
    synonyms: siege of Syracuse
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    beleaguering, besieging, military blockade, siege
    the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
  4. noun
    a city in central New York
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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