"Chersonese" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Latin Chersonēsus, from Ancient Greek Χερσόνησος (Khersónēsos), from χερσόνησος (khersónēsos, “peninsula”), from χέρσος (khérsos, “dry”) + νῆσος (nêsos, “island”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|Chersonēsus}} Latin Chersonēsus, {{der|en|grc|Χερσόνησος}} Ancient Greek Χερσόνησος (Khersónēsos) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Chersonese
  1. (historical, usually with "the") Synonym of Gallipoli, a peninsula in Turkey. Tags: historical, usually, with-definite-article Categories (place): Peninsulas, Places in Turkey Synonyms: Gallipoli [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-Chersonese-en-name-ArdkuwYi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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