Xanthus
geographical name
Xan·thus
ˈzan(t)-thəs 
city of ancient Lycia
Note: The site of Xanthus is near the mouth of the Koca River in southwestern Turkey.
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“Xanthus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Xanthus. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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