"Xanthos" meaning in English

See Xanthos in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

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  1. An ancient city in Antalya Province, Turkey, formerly in Lycia. Categories (place): Places in Antalya Province, Turkey, Places in Turkey Derived forms: Xanthian
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