peri

Meanings

• Noun

  A small ancient Greek city located in the western part of the Bay of Propontis.

  - "Peri is the name of an ancient Greek city."
  - "The ruins of Peri are a popular tourist destination."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

fairy , pixie , sprite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peri
peria , tera

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Variants

List of all variants of peri that leads to same result
peri , peris , peri-

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'pera' meaning 'outer' or 'far off'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient city of Peri was also known as Perinthus.

2. Peri was an important trading center in ancient Greece.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perimeter: A measure of the distance around a shape or area.

2. Peripatetics: A philosophical school founded by Aristotle, characterized by a method of teaching that involved walking and discussing.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Peri were winged spirits or guardians of the gates of the underworld.

How to Memorize "peri"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map of ancient Greece and locate the city of Peri.
   - Imagine the ruins of the city and the ancient Greek culture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peri' with the idea of ancient Greece and the concept of a city.
   - Think of the Greek gods and mythology when you hear the word 'peri'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Peri' starts with the letter 'P' and sounds like 'perimeter' to help remember its meaning.

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