Definitions for Elis

Elis E·lis

Spelling: [ee-lis]
IPA: /ˈi lɪs/

Elis is a 4 letter English word.

You can make 37 anagrams from letters in Elis (eils).

Definitions for Elis

noun

  1. an ancient country in W Greece, in the Peloponnesus: site of the ancient Olympic Games.
  2. the capital of this country.
  3. a Hebrew judge and priest. I Sam. 1–4.
  4. Also, Elie [el-ee] /ˈɛl i/ (Show IPA). a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “height.”.

Examples for Elis

The Arcadians were presently engaged on another campaign against Elis.

It's as if all the green doors were closing upon us to keep us in Elis forever, isn't it?

The plain or precinct of Olympia is situated in the district of Elis.

The ruins of Elis, says Mr. Dodwell, are few and uninteresting.

The doorway of the Museum is the frame for such a picture of Elis!

The above scanty details comprise all that is known of Elis Wyn.

With all these the Visions of Elis Wyn have more or less connection.

It should be mentioned that the city of Elis had previously been in a state of disruption.

He is said (though I doubt the fact) to have been a native of Elis.

The best of his works is the Olympian Zeus, made at Elis after his exile.

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