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Locris
[ loh-kris ]
noun
- either of two districts in the central part of ancient Greece.
Locris
/ ˈləʊkrɪs; ˈlɒk- /
noun
- an ancient region of central Greece
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- Locri·an noun adjective
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Example Sentences
The Phocians immediately invaded Locris and seized moneys on their side with ample interest.
This story seems to imply that cognatic organisation survived in Locris down to the beginning of the seventh century.
We may commence by referring to an ancient treatise by Timæus of Locris on the soul of the universe.
His chief abettors in Locris were the Amphissians, who were alarmed at the hostility of the Phocians.
Locris, which we are now to describe, follows next in order.
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