Naxos

geographical name

Nax·​os ˈnak-səs How to pronounce Naxos (audio)
-ˌsäs
1
or Modern Greek Náxos island of Greece, largest of the Cyclades area 165 square miles (427 square kilometers)
2
ancient Greek colony (the oldest in Sicily) whose ruins are southwest of Taormina

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“Naxos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Naxos. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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