What is another word for aegina?

Pronunciation: [ˈiːd͡ʒa͡ɪnə] (IPA)

Aegina is a small Greek island in the Saronic Gulf known for its picturesque landscapes, ancient ruins, and pristine beaches. The name Aegina has several synonyms that describe its natural beauty and cultural significance. Some of the synonyms for Aegina include the "Island of Pistachio Nuts" as it is known for its delicious and unique pistachios. Another synonym is the "Island of the Sirens" as it was believed to be the home of the mythical creatures that lured sailors with their song. Aegina is also referred to as the "Island of Temples" due to its many ancient ruins, including the impressive Temple of Aphaia.

Synonyms for Aegina:

What are the hypernyms for Aegina?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    island, greek island, Aegean Sea island, European location, Thriasian island.

What are the hyponyms for Aegina?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for aegina (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Aegina?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Aegina

Towards the end of our day's travel we went through an immense wood, difficult of passage, on leaving which the Gulf of aegina appeared in view.
"Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel"
John Yeardley
There were also some Andrians and Tenians, three hundred Carystians, and some of the settlers in aegina come with their own arms for this very purpose, who had received similar instructions.
"The History of the Peloponnesian War"
Thucydides
While the contending parties in Sicily were thus engaged, Demosthenes, having now got together the armament with which he was to go to the island, put out from aegina, and making sail for Peloponnese, joined Charicles and the thirty ships of the Athenians.
"The History of the Peloponnesian War"
Thucydides

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