Eleusis

geographical name

Eleu·​sis i-ˈlü-səs How to pronounce Eleusis (audio)
ancient city in western Attica northwest of Athens; ruins at the modern town of Elev*sís \ ˌe-​lef-​ˈsēs How to pronounce Eleusis (audio) \ in eastern Greece
Eleusinian adjective or noun

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“Eleusis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eleusis. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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