Chios
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- proper noun
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Quíos
- Of course, there was also the matter of the girl he had left behind in Athens—but Angeliki had never said she would wait for him, and it had now been over three weeks since the boat from Chios had brought her last letter.
- the island of Chios
- Greek island of Chios
- boat to Chios
Examples
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That very weekend, he made a trip to Chios and bought an expensive pair of earrings and a matching necklace for Angeliki.
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My brother-in-law's cousin grows the best grapes on Chios, ask anyone!
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"How far is it to Chios?" he asked expressionlessly.
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Some even contend that he came from the Greek island of Chios.
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"I'm taking the boat to Chios tomorrow afternoon," he said quickly to dispel the sudden silence, "and from there I fly to Athens."
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Yet Inos was undoubtedly prosperous, and the daily ship that came in from neighboring Chios to collect the morning's catch did not seem explanation enough.
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The boat from Chios was not supposed to arrive until three in the afternoon, but Constantine was at the dock at sunrise, his bulky suitcase at his feet, the two bottles of Nestor's wine clutched in his hands.
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Many tourists visit the Greek island of Chios to enjoy its beautiful beaches and rich history.
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During the summer, I plan to explore the ancient ruins on the island of Chios.
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My grandparents used to tell stories about their childhood on the picturesque island of Chios.
Synonyms
An island in the Aegean Sea near the west coast of Turkey that is part of Greece
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chios comes from the Greek name Χίος, the island's own name used for many centuries. A helpful way to remember Chios is to think of its famous 'mastic' resin and old villages, so the name brings to mind that specific Aegean island off the coast of Turkey.