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Aegean

Syllabification: (Ae·ge·an)
Pronunciation: /iˈjēən/
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Definition of Aegean

adjective

  • of or relating to the region comprising the Aegean Sea and its coasts and islands.

noun

(the Aegean)
  • the Aegean Sea or its region.

Origin:

early 17th century: via Latin from Greek Aigaios + -ean

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