Tiryns

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proper noun

An ancient city in Argolis, Greece

OriginLatin Tīryns ← Ancient Greek Τῑ́ρῠνς →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. An ancient city in Argolis, Greece

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΤῑ́ρῠνς
  2. LatinTīryns
  3. EnglishTiryns

Borrowed from Latin Tīryns, from Ancient Greek Τῑ́ρῠνς (Tī́rŭns).

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Translations

French Tirynthe
  • Tiryntheancient city
Italian Tirinto
  • Tirintoancient city
Cite this entry
APA

Tiryns. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Tiryns

MLA

“Tiryns.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Tiryns. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Tiryns,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Tiryns.

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