Xanthus

geographical name

Xan·​thus ˈzan(t)-thəs How to pronounce Xanthus (audio)
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 25 Apr. 2024.

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