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ilion

/ɪˈlaɪ.ən/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ɪˈlaɪ.ən/

uncountable · proper noun

An ancient city in Asia Minor, historically known as the site of the Trojan War.

  • 🇷🇺Древний город в Малой Азии, исторически известный как место Троянской войны.
  1. Ancient City of Troy C1 formal

    An ancient city in Asia Minor, famously known as the site of the Trojan War as described in Homer's Iliad.

    • Ilion was a powerful city in ancient times.
    • The ruins of Ilion are located in modern-day Turkey.
    • Homer's epic poem the Iliad tells the story of the siege of Ilion.

    🇷🇺Древний город Троя

    Synonyms: iliumtroy