What does periplous mean?
Periplous means Alternative form of periplus..
Periplous
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Alternative form of periplus..
Example Sentences
In ancient Greek a periplous entailed the extended navigation of coasts and description of such journeys; its interminable lists of land- and sea-marks, anchorages and travel times, […] were a means of creating what Braudel […] called maps "made of memories laid end to end".
Synonyms for periplous
Antonyms for periplous
Related Words
Word Forms
- periplouses
- periploi
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for periplous?
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How do you use periplous in a sentence?
In ancient Greek a periplous entailed the extended navigation of coasts and description of such journeys; its interminable lists of land- and sea-marks, anchorages and travel times, […] were a means of creating what Braudel […] called maps "made of memories laid end to end".
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