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phourion

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English

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It has been requested that this entry be moved to phrourion(+).

Etymology

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From Ancient Greek φρούριον (phroúrion).

Noun

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phourion (plural phouria)

  1. (rare, historical) A fortified stronghold in the context of Ancient Greece.

Usage notes

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  • Generally italicised as a foreign borrowing.