Etymology

Golden Horn

Today it means: A major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Χρυσόκερας
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  1. Ancient Greek · calque ofΧρυσόκερας
  2. English todayGolden Horn

Calque of Ancient Greek Χρυσόκερας (Khrusókeras).

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