Pharsalus

[ fahr-sey-luhs ]

noun
  1. an ancient city in central Greece, in Thessaly: site of Caesar's victory over Pompey 48 b.c.

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Pharsalus

/ (fɑːˈseɪləs) /


noun
  1. an ancient town in Thessaly in N Greece. Several major battles were fought nearby, including Caesar's victory over Pompey (48 bc)

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