Ephesus

geographical name

Eph·​e·​sus ˈe-fə-səs How to pronounce Ephesus (audio)
ancient city in western Asia Minor in Ionia near the Aegean coast; its site is south-southeast of Izmir
Ephesian adjective or noun

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“Ephesus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ephesus. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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