"Ys" meaning in French

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Proper name

IPA: /is/ Forms: Is [alternative]
Head templates: {{fr-proper noun|f}} Ys f
  1. (mythology) Ys (A mythical sunken city in Brittany, France) Wikipedia link: fr:Ys Tags: feminine Categories (topical): History of France, Mythology Categories (place): Cities in Brittany, France, Cities in France, Places in Brittany, France, Places in France Synonyms: Ker Ys Related terms: Dahut, Gradlon, Guénolé
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