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perse

/pɜːs/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A city in ancient Greece, located in the region of Thessaly.

    - "Perse was an important city in ancient Greece."
    - "The ruins of Perse are a popular tourist attraction."

Variants
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perse , per se , Perse , Alexis Saint-Léger Léger , Leger , Saint-John Perse , St. John Perse , qui facit per alium facit per se
Etymology
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Derived from the Greek word 'Perse' meaning 'to destroy'.


Trivia
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  1. Perse was also known as Persus in Roman mythology.

  2. The city of Perse was famous for its production of fine pottery and textiles.


Related Concepts
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  1. Thessaly: A region in ancient Greece, located in central Greece, known for its fertile plains and ancient cities, including Perse.


Culture
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Perse is known for its rich history and cultural significance in ancient Greece. It was a major city in the region of Thessaly and was famous for its temples and shrines dedicated to various gods and goddesses.

How to Memorize "perse"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a map of ancient Greece and locate the city of Perse.
    - Visualize the ruins of the ancient city and the temples and shrines.

  2. associate

    - Associate the city of Perse with ancient Greece and the region of Thessaly.
    - Think of the ruins and temples when you hear the word 'Perse'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of the city of Perse and remember the association with ancient Greece and Thessaly.
    - Use the acronym 'P' for Perse and 'A' for ancient Greece and 'T' for Thessaly to help remember the connection.


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