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Chalcis

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Noun

1. chalcis, genus chalcis

type genus of the Chalcididae

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Chalcis

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noun
a city on the island of Euboea in SE Greece, at the narrowest point of the Euripus strait: important since the 7th century bc, founding many colonies in ancient times. Pop (municipality): 55 264 (2001)
. Modern Greek name: Khalkís. Medieval English name: Negropont

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Chalcis

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seaport in E Greece, on WC Euboea: pop. 45,000

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Chalcis

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An ancient city of southeast Greece on the western coast of Euboea. It was a prosperous trading center after the eighth century BC, establishing outposts in Italy, Syria, Sicily, and mainland Greece.

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