Etymology

Ephesus

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Today it means: An ancient Greek city in Anatolia, near Selçuk in modern İzmir Province, Turkey. Full definition →

Latin Ephesus ← Ancient Greek Ἔφεσος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἜφεσος
  2. Latin · borrowed fromEphesus
  3. English todayEphesus

Borrowed from Latin Ephesus, from Ancient Greek Ἔφεσος (Éphesos).

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