chersonese en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɜːsəˌniːs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Latin Chersonēsus, from Ancient Greek χερσόνησος (khersónēsos, “originally, the Gallipoli peninsula; later, any peninsula”), from χέρσος (khérsos, “dry land”) + νῆσος (nêsos, “island”).
Meanings
- (uncommon) A peninsula.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chersoneses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |