Colchis

geographical name

Col·​chis ˈkäl-kəs How to pronounce Colchis (audio)
ancient country bordering on the Black Sea south of the Caucasus Mountains; area now constitutes the western part of the Republic of Georgia
Colchian adjective or noun

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

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