Eleusis

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(e lo̵̅o̅′sis)

town in Greece, northwest of Athens: site of an ancient Greek city (also called ), seat of the Eleusinian mysteries

See Eleusis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

An ancient city of eastern Greece near Athens, site of the Eleusinian mysteries.

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  • Elˌeu·sinˈi·an (ĕlˌyo͝o-sĭnˈē-ən) adjective & n.
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