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Pontus

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  1. Pontus (geographical name)
  2. Black Sea (geographical name)

Pon·tus

geographical name \ˈpän-təs\

Definition of PONTUS

1
ancient country NE Asia Minor; a kingdom 4th century b.c. to 66 b.c., later a Roman province
2
or Pontus Euxinus — see black sea

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