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Colchis

colc·his

uncommon

noun

1.

(Greek mythology) a region on the Black Sea south of the Caucasus that was the site of an ancient country where (according to Greek mythology) Jason sought the Golden Fleece

Origin

From Ancient Greek Κολχίς (Kolkhís).

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