pontus | ||
1. | [ noun ] (geography) an ancient region of northern Asia Minor on the Black Sea; it reached its height under Mithridates VI but was later incorporated into the Roman Empire | |
Related terms: | geographical_area Asia_Minor | |
2. | [ noun ] (Greek mythology) ancient personification of the sea; father of Nereus | |
Synonyms: | Pontos | |
Related terms: | Greek_deity Greek_mythology | |
Similar spelling: |
Pontius Pontious Pounds Pontos Pontes Points pointsman Ponds |