Etymology

Hot Gates

Today it means: Synonym of Thermopylae. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Θερμοπύλαι
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  1. Ancient Greek · calque ofΘερμοπύλαι
  2. English todayHot Gates

Calque of Ancient Greek Θερμοπύλαι (Thermopúlai, literally “hot gates”).

Words from the same roots

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Thermopylae

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