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Syrtis.

synonym of Syrtis Major, Gulf of Sidra (a gulf of the Mediterranean, Libya)

6 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈsyr.tɪs]Classical-Latin[ˈsir.tis]
  1. synonym of Syrtis Major, Gulf of Sidra (a gulf of the Mediterranean, Libya)

    declension-3 · feminine · singular
  2. synonym of Syrtis Minor, Gulf of Gabes (a gulf of the Mediterranean, Libya)

    declension-3 · feminine · singular
  3. Sirte (a city in Libya) or its hinterland

    declension-3 · feminine · singular
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek Σύρτις (Súrtis), q.v.

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