abydos

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Noun abydos has 1 sense

Abydos - an ancient Greek colony on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles; scene of the legend of Hero and Leander
--₁ is a kind of town
--₁ is a part of Turkey, Republic of Turkey

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Abydos

Noun

Definition: Abydos is an ancient Egyptian city located on the western bank of the Nile River.

Example Sentence: The temples and tombs of Abydos attract archaeologists and history enthusiasts.

Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of Abydos, the ancient Egyptian city.

Example Sentence: The Abydian hieroglyphics were distinct from those found in other Egyptian cities.

Verb

Definition: To visit or explore the city of Abydos.

Example Sentence: We plan to abydos next summer to witness the ancient ruins.