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vis

  [wees; Eng. vis]
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–noun, plural vi⋅res  [wee-reys; Eng. vahy-reez] . Latin.
strength; force; power.

Vis.

 
1. Viscount.
2. Viscountess.

vis.

 
1. visibility.
2. visual.
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Vis   (vēs)   
An island of western Croatia off the Dalmatian coast south-southwest of Split. It is a popular resort.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, the outermost major island of the Dalmatian archipelago. Its highest point is Mount Hum, at 1,926 feet (587 m). Its climate and vegetation are Mediterranean and subtropical, with palms, Mediterranean pines, citrus, eucalyptus, cacti, and early vegetables. Fishing and canning are economically important. Wine making is also important, and Vis has a long history of fine wines.

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