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English noun: siege of Syracuse

1. siege of Syracuse (act) the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes)


SynonymsSyracuse


Instance hypernymbeleaguering, besieging, military blockade, siege


Domain regionSicilia, Sicily

2. siege of Syracuse (act) the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse


SynonymsSyracuse


Instance hypernymbeleaguering, besieging, military blockade, siege


Domain regionSicilia, Sicily









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