Etymology

Ili-

Today it means: Troy, an ancient city located in present-day Hisarlik, Turkey. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Ἴλιον
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromἼλιον
  2. English todayIli-

Ultimately from Ancient Greek Ἴλιον (Ílion).

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