Etymology

Cyzicus

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Today it means: A former city in Balikesir Province, Turkey, formerly part of the ancient region of Mysia. Full definition →

Latin Cȳzicus ← Ancient Greek Κύζικος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΚύζικος
  2. Latin · borrowed fromCȳzicus
  3. English todayCyzicus

From Latin Cȳzicus, from Ancient Greek Κύζικος (Kúzikos).

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