What is another word for cyclades?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪkle͡ɪdz] (IPA)

Cyclades is a group of islands in the Aegean Sea, Greece. The word "Cyclades" comes from the Greek word kyklos, meaning "circle," as the islands form a circular shape around the sacred island of Delos. The group comprises of numerous islands and islets, including Mykonos, Santorini, Naxos, Paros, and more. These are idyllic holiday destinations, known for their sandy beaches, traditional cuisine, and breathtaking views. Other synonyms for Cyclades include the Cycladic Islands, Cyclades archipelago, and Cycladic group. These names all refer to the same group of islands, each with its own unique charm and character.

Synonyms for Cyclades:

What are the hypernyms for Cyclades?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    greek islands, mediterranean islands, Aegean Sea Islands, Greek archipelago.

What are the hyponyms for Cyclades?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Cyclades

There was something beyond prettiness in it; something of a spring morning in the cyclades, when the other islands come up out of the mist like hummocks of amethyst and the cicadas shrill in the long grass under the almond trees.
"Command"
William McFee
These reptiles are seldom found in islands, yet Tenos, one of the cyclades, was supposed to have once swarmed with them.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
With a touch of imagination the scene had become a prospect of the cyclades, the lighthouse a column to Aphrodite or the twin brothers of Helen.
"Major Vigoureux"
A. T. Quiller-Couch

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