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Cilicia

[ si-lish-uh ]

noun

  1. an ancient country in SE Asia Minor: later a Roman province.


Cilicia

/ ɪˈɪʃɪə /

noun

  1. an ancient region and former kingdom of SE Asia Minor, between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean: corresponds to the region around present-day Adana
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • 侱·c adjective noun
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The ship is loaded with amphorae, or large ancient jars, which are likely from Syria and ancient Cilicia on modern-day Turkey's southeastern coast.

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The vessel had been carrying amphorae - tall clay jars used for holding wine and other liquids - most probably from Syria and Cilicia, a coastal region of what is today southern Turkey.

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In a statement Thursday, the department said the ship was loaded with transport amphorae, or large jars, most probably from Syria and ancient Cilicia on modern-day Turkey’s southeastern coast.

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According to the WWF, the coastline of Cilicia in south-east Turkey has the highest plastic pollution in the Mediterranean with 31.3 kg of debris per kilometre.

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Antony is waiting at Cilicia to meet her, when suddenly the forum is deserted.

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