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Definition of Syracuse
1. Noun. A city in central New York.
Generic synonyms: City, Metropolis, Urban Center
Group relationships: Empire State, New York, New York State, Ny
Group relationships: Empire State, New York, New York State, Ny
2. Noun. A city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC.
Exact synonyms: Siracusa
Generic synonyms: City, Metropolis, Urban Center
Group relationships: Sicilia, Sicily
Generic synonyms: City, Metropolis, Urban Center
Group relationships: Sicilia, Sicily
3. Noun. The Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes).
Exact synonyms: Siege Of Syracuse
Generic synonyms: Beleaguering, Besieging, Military Blockade, Siege
Geographical relationships: Sicilia, Sicily
Generic synonyms: Beleaguering, Besieging, Military Blockade, Siege
Geographical relationships: Sicilia, Sicily
4. Noun. The Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse.
Exact synonyms: Siege Of Syracuse
Generic synonyms: Beleaguering, Besieging, Military Blockade, Siege
Geographical relationships: Sicilia, Sicily
Generic synonyms: Beleaguering, Besieging, Military Blockade, Siege
Geographical relationships: Sicilia, Sicily
Definition of Syracuse
1. n. A red wine of Italy.
Definition of Syracuse
1. Proper noun. Province of Sicily, Italy. ¹
2. Proper noun. City and port in the province of Syracuse. ¹
3. Proper noun. A city in New York state. ¹
4. Proper noun. Small municipalities, each with less than 2000 inhabitants, in the American states of Indiana, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, and Utah. ¹
5. Proper noun. A type of red wine. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com