Pontus

(päntəs)

ancient kingdom in NE Asia Minor, on the Pontus Euxinus

Origin: L < Gr Pontos: see Pontic

See Pontus in American Heritage Dictionary 4

An ancient country of northeast Asia Minor along the southern coast of the Black Sea. Established in the fourth century B.C., it flourished under Mithridates VI until his defeat by Pompey of Rome in 66.

Related Forms:

  • Ponˈtic (-tĭk) adjective
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