Peiraeus
[pahy-ree-uh s, pi-rey-] /paɪˈri əs, pɪˈreɪ-/
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[pahy-ree-uh s, pi-rey-] /paɪˈri əs, pɪˈreɪ-/
noun
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a seaport in SE Greece: the port of Athens.
/paɪˈriːəs; pɪˈreɪ-/
noun
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a variant spelling of Piraeus
/paɪˈriːəs; pɪˈreɪ-/
noun
1.
a port in SE Greece, adjoining Athens: the country’s chief port; founded in the 5th century bc as the port of Athens. Pop (municipality): 181 933 (2001) Modern Greek name Piraiévs (ˌpirɛˈɛfs)
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