Aydin
noun
a town in SW Turkey: an ancient city of Lydia. Pop: 160 000 (2005 est) Ancient name Tralles
Historical Examples
In consequence, the government will gain nothing by the aydin line, and the companies will make millions.
The Accumulation of Capital Rosa Luxemburg
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