Aegates
- proper noun
- The naval Battle of the Aegates Islands ended the First Punic War.
Examples
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The Aegates are known for their picturesque coastlines and crystal-clear waters.
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Ancient historians frequently referenced the Aegates when discussing Roman and Carthaginian history.
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The naval Battle of the Aegates Islands ended the First Punic War.
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The Aegates are stunning!
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Look at the Aegates!
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Ancient historians frequently referenced the Aegates when discussing Roman and Carthaginian history.
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The Aegates are known for their picturesque coastlines and crystal-clear waters.
Synonyms
A group of small islands off the west coast of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea
A group of islands off the west coast of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea
A group of small islands off the west coast of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea known for their history
A group of small islands off Sicily's west coast in the Mediterranean Sea
A group of islands off Sicily's west coast in the Mediterranean Sea, also called the Egadi Islands
A group of small islands west of Sicily now called the Egadi Islands where Rome won a major sea battle
Compounds
A group of small islands west of Sicily now called the Egadi Islands where Rome won a major sea battle
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Aegates probably comes from an old Greek word aix meaning 'goat', so they were once called 'goat islands' because goats lived there, which helps you remember that Aegates is the name of a small group of islands off the west coast of Sicily.
