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Limnos

Limnos

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A Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea known for red clay used for healing
  • proper noun
: Limnos
  • Limnos is known for its Limnos reddish-brown medicinal clay, which attracts many tourists seeking natural treatments.

Examples

  • Amongst these images is a depiction of the Limnos airport, which is also used by the military.

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  • However, they claimed to have done no such thing, and Bohemia corroborated that by noting that ArmA III's rendition of Limnos is a few steps away from completion.

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  • Limnos, the island where the two lads were arrested, is a frontier island right next to Turkey, Greece's major antagonist in diplomatic and military matters.

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  • Back in September, Buchta and Pezlar were arrested on charges of espionage for allegedly snapping photos of a Greek military base while on holiday in Limnos.

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  • The stunning beaches of Limnos make it a popular destination for summer vacations in Greece.

  • Nature lovers flock to Limnos to explore its unique landscapes and rich geological features.

Synonyms

Lemnos
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A Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea known for its reddish brown healing clay

has identical meaning but uses a different accepted spelling

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Limnos comes from the ancient Greek name Lemnos and names the island in the northern Aegean Sea. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the island's famous reddish-brown clay, once used for 'healing', so Limnos makes you think of that place and its healing mud.