Ephesus

ep·he·sus

UK/ˈɛfɪsəs/ US/ˈɛfʊsʌs/ uncommon

noun

an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the Temple of Artemis; was a major trading center and played an important role in early Christianity

Origin

Borrowed from Latin Ephesus, from Ancient Greek Ἔφεσος (Éphesos).

Related words

Broader terms

city

Parts

Asia Minor

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noun
singular	ephesus
plural	ephesuses