Trebizond
a medieval empire in northeastern Asia Minor 1204–1461.
Official name Trab·zon [Turkish trahb-zawn] /Turkish trɑbˈzɔn/ . a seaport in northeastern Turkey, on the Black Sea: an ancient Greek colony; capital of the medieval empire of Trebizond.
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How to use Trebizond in a sentence
Anyway, he happened to speak of Trebizond; and, naturally, I said that my father had been a missionary there many years ago.
The Dark Star | Robert W. ChambersOf the coast of Anatolia, they possessed the entire circuit from Trebizond to the Syrian gates.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire | Edward GibbonThe numerous garrison of Trebizond, dissolved in riot and luxury, disdained to guard their impregnable fortifications.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire | Edward GibbonThe rich spoils of Trebizond filled a great fleet of ships that had been found in the port.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire | Edward GibbonDo you prove the truth of these fine words, this honey of Trebizond, by the victims of religious persecution?
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) | Robert G. Ingersoll
British Dictionary definitions for Trebizond
/ (ˈtrɛbɪˌzɒnd) /
a variant of Trabzon
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