"Messinia" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Transliteration of Greek Μεσσηνία (Messinía), from Ancient Greek Μεσσηνῐ́ᾱ (Messēnĭ́ā). Etymology templates: {{translit|en|el|Μεσσηνία}} Transliteration of Greek Μεσσηνία (Messinía), {{der|en|grc|Μεσσηνῐ́ᾱ}} Ancient Greek Μεσσηνῐ́ᾱ (Messēnĭ́ā) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Messinia
  1. Alternative form of Messenia. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Messenia
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