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Delos
Delos (name) means a small Greek island in the Cyclades, considered sacred in ancient Greek mythology as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Example: “Delos is now an uninhabited archaeological site open to visitors.”
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A small Greek island in the Cyclades, considered sacred in ancient Greek mythology as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
"Delos is now an uninhabited archaeological site open to visitors."
How to use Delos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Greek island famous in mythology as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Dêlos.
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What does “Delos” mean?
The word “Delos” means a small Greek island in the Cyclades, considered sacred in ancient Greek mythology as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. In plain terms, a Greek island famous in mythology as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
How do you use “Delos” in a sentence?
Here is “Delos” used in a sentence: “Delos is now an uninhabited archaeological site open to visitors.”
What part of speech is “Delos”?
“Delos” is a name.
Where does the word “Delos” come from?
The word “Delos” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Dêlos.
