Cyclades
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- proper noun
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Cícladas
- Folegandros is a picturesque island in the Cyclades, but its tiny port, Karavostassis, is a dormant place.
Examples
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In the mythical writings of Homer, it is not hard to imagine the Cyclades as the magical islands that Odysseus wandered through on his long journey home from the war at Troy to his kingdom on the island of Ithaca.
Academic text (2006) -
The Cyclades, on the other hand, are less verdant and some are even barren, but their spectacular architecture is what makes them tick.
Academic text (1999) -
I've bought a ticket for a tour of the Cyclades.
Fiction book (1994) -
The Cyclades is a group of islands of varying sizes scattered over the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea.
Academic text (2006) -
A weeklong cruise to the Cyclades Islands and Rhodes will conclude with the splendid Minoan archaeological site at Knossos.
Academic text (1994) -
A fusion of stone, sunlight, and sparkling sea, the Cyclades lie to the east of the Peloponnesus and southeast of the coast of Attica; they stretch as far as Samos and Ikaria to the east and are bounded to the south by the Cretan Sea.
Academic text (2006) -
The Cyclades is famous for its stunning beaches and charming whitewashed buildings.
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During the summer, many tourists flock to the Cyclades to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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Visiting the Cyclades provides a unique opportunity to explore ancient ruins and vibrant local culture.
Synonyms
A group of islands in the Aegean Sea known for white houses and blue-domed churches
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cyclades comes from the Greek word kyklos, which means 'circle', because the islands form a ring in the Aegean Sea. So Cyclades is a name for that group of islands that sit together in a circle.